Here Comes The Sun

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

Now that we are in the second half of February, we have already endured more than half of Winter (if you can believe it!).

The sun comes up earlier, and it feels stronger (on average) during the day. Now is the time to get started on your new morning routine of getting outside for a nature walk, and cleaning out the closets.

As we look to do more, we require plenty of fresh air and good lung function. Here are a few tips:

Top 10 Ideas For Healthy Lungs

  1. Stop smoking, and hanging around places where there is smoke or fumes
  2. Buy lotus root and use in stirfries, sautées, soups and teas
  3. Eat plenty of broccoli and cauliflower, as well as collard greens
  4. Eat less sugar, dairy and chocolate. Drink only water and twig tea
  5. Do deep breathing and yoga several times per week
  6. Get outside for an early morning nature walk
  7. Get a massage or a ginger compress on your hands, feet and back
  8. Keep your house cleaner (naturally) and buy a mite-free dust cover for your mattress and pillow
  9. Don’t wear gloves outside unless it’s super cold, and walk with your palms open and facing forward. This is a form of breathing
  10. See a chiropractor, reflexologist or acupuncturist for an annual treatment
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Love Heals Us

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Do you have a special person in your life with whom you can celebrate Valentine’s Day if you both choose to?

So many people do not. If you do, please be grateful, count your blessings, and give your friend, lover, fiancé or spouse the greatest gift of all—yourself. Listen to them deeply, and share your deepest feelings, such as fears or dreams, being mindful not to hurt them, and to ask for what you need.

We are the lucky ones. We can be healed by a hug, swept away by a kiss, and rejuvenated through touch.

In the workplace, there are rules against this. We don’t always know who is suffering, but sometimes we know who many not have their most basic needs met. It is important that we reach out to these people in appropriate ways, and pray for them to find themselves or find another, that can be a source of joy and love for them.

If not a lover or friend, Perhaps it will be a child or a hobby that sets them free. Something to take their mind of their troubles, give them hope, and show them beauty in this difficult world.

That’s where healing can start.

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How Do You Feel About Allergies, Cancer, Government, Big Ag

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin

There a few companies, that are doing so much terrible stuff in our world, in order to make profits, and so many of us don’t have any idea, so we willfully buy their products and people suffer, and die needlessly.

One of those companies is Monsanto.

Do your homework…find the truth…

http://www.occupymonsanto360.org/2012/01/23/50/

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Where To Shop

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Convenience is everything these days. But your health will be compromised, so beware.

If you are looking for healthy foods, you won’t find them at Target or Walmart.Most everything has tons of sodium, or high fructose corn syrup (poison!), or pesticides. What can you do?

Go organic for produce, meat, eggs and dairy. It’s more expensive, but worth it. Cut down on meat and dairy, in favor of soy products, mushrooms, legumes and seeds and nuts. These foods provide plenty of nutrition in the form of protein, vitamins, etc., plus they are delicious, and cause less harm to animals or the environment.

To save money, join an organic farm, CSA or co-op, or shop online at places such as Natural Import Company, or Veggie Brothers.

Outside of foods, clothing, bedding, cosmetics and cleansers should also be natural, for better health and less strain on the planet.

Remember, what’s convenient today, will eventually have a price. If we support organic foods and small businesses, they will be able to offer more convenience and better prices!

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How Fast Does Your Family Heal?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Do your family members get sick often? How long does it take on average to feel better?

What would it be like if you all got sick half as much, for half as long?

Start by tossing all of the medicines that you buy over the counter. Most of them are merely masking symptoms, so you continue with the behavior that weakened your body. In addition, the medicine often does further damage. For instance, cough medicine has sugar (or chemicals) and alcohol, which damages your liver.

Now, how to strengthen your health so you are sick less often, and for less time.

10 Ways to Reduce The Frequency & Duration of  Common Colds & Infections

  1. Stop eating dairy foods, especially cheese and milk. If you must, go organic
  2. Lay off all soft drinks and candy, especially diet
  3. Walk outside in the woods for :30 every day
  4. Eat differently for each season. In Winter, more boiled grains, root vegetables, sea vegetables and low sodium soups are good, occasionally meat and fish stews and plenty of cooked beans. Lay off tropical fruits, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and chocolate.
  5. Do a body rub, as described here, once per day in the morning or evening
  6. Buy and eat superfoods such as shiitake mushroom, daikon radish, umeboshi plum, lotus root and burdock root, along with all kinds of vegetables
  7. Double the amount of green plants in your home
  8. Drink only filtered (not bottled) water, green and twig tea, and the occasional hot apple juice, hot carrot juice, or sweet vegetable drink (recipe here)
  9. Avoid chemicals such as cigarette smoke, diesel fumes, hair spray and coloring, nail polish, perfumes, paint and harsh cleansers
  10. Do yoga, meditation, affirmations, tai chi or self massage a few times per week

Finally, keep a positive frame of mind. You are healthy and strong, and you enjoy life!

Watch this space for more information on staying healthy.

 

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Healthier Desserts For Winter

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Americans, like the French and Italians, love their sweets. Unfortunately, sugar, cream, milk, butter and eggs can wreak havoc with our health, particularly in the winter.

If you are not familiar with the energetics of food, please read this book. The basic concept is that the universe is guided by yin (expanding) and yang (contracting) forces, and everything from the seasons to fetal development to diseases can be explained in a more correct way.

But for now, just know that desserts are yin, and many times, extremely yin. This is fine in very small doses, once in a while, and especially in the Spring and Summer. Certainly it is a good idea to have a pickle afterwards (alkalinizes the blood) and brush your teeth (prevents tooth decay).

But if you go into virtually any store, and especially chain stores, who have retail consultants helping them out, you will see a wall of sugar and chemicals (more extreme yin). Given our stress (and oversalted and overcooked restaurant food) these days, we give in to temptation and consume way too much sugar, even before dessert time.

What can you do? Certainly you can take a yoga or meditation class to lower your stress, and abstain from those illicit purchases at Walgreens. Or…

We can teach you some great new recipes, and also help you reduce your cravings for extreme yin. The result will be:

  • Fewer sick days
  • Less tissues, decongestant, allergy medicine, pain medicine, cough syrup, etc.
  • Fewer doctor trips, antibiotics and yeast infections
  • Weight loss
  • A more balanced mood
  • Better teeth
  • More brightness under your eyes
  • Less fatigue, particularly in the morning and at night
  • More calmness and better focus

If any of that is of interest, we are here, at 508.333.4153

We do housecalls, and workcalls, email and phone consults, lectures and group cooking classes, and have learning aids such as eBooks, iPhone Apps, a Placemat and more.

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We Need Clean Air, Water, Soil & Food First

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

As we elect a new president to lead us in these turbulent times, I’m struck by the fact that nobody seems to be talking about real change, to restore a healthy environment, so our kids will have a chance to live a decent life, and we can fix our healthcare crisis.

Well, nobody except Ron Paul. I don’t care for politics frankly. No leader ever has done as he has promised, at least not in my lifetime.

But now, the Earth is revolting, and we still don’t even discuss it.

You might ask: “How will these ideals help my company?”

Healthy employees do better work, cost their employer less, and stay at their jobs longer. And the same holds true for their families. The only way to get healthy employees is to support them while they create health at work and at home.

You might ask: “How can this be accomplished?”

We need to provide clean air, water, soil and food, as well as teach people to adjust their diet and lifestyle habits. It can be done. It must be done. And it must be done now.

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Who Is Your Food Guru?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

I bumped into a friend of mine the other day at the hardware store, and he complained that his wife was feeling ill.

Given that I prepare healing meals for people, the next day I emailed a note offering help him with some cooking or delivery of meals or remedies, and he responded:

“Wife still in bed, but I‘m the chef in the family…so she’ll be okay!”

Does he mean that food would continue to be prepared, for him and his two children?

Or does he mean that he will prepare healing foods for his wife?

Unfortunately, too many people do not see the connection between how we eat, and our day to day health.

Perhaps you’ve read one of Michael Pollan’s fine books on our food system. Today’s G has an interview with him. It’s a good read…

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Health Care Cost Containment in MA

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

Last night’s meeting in Newton had a super panel of legislator’s, representatives, and business and civic leaders involved and experienced in MA health care.

Panel:

  • State Senator Cynthia Creem
  • State Representative Kay Khan
  • State Representative John Lawn
  • John Freedman, President, Freedman Healthcare
  • Dan Proskauer, VP, Optimum Insight (IT division of United Healthcare)
  • Brian Rosman, Research Director, Health Care For All
  • Bill Walczak, President, Carney Hospital

We learned it’s a very complex issue, and one that will not easily be resolved.

Bottom line is costs are rising by up to 20%/year, and it’s putting a huge strain on all of us.

One speaker said he pays $25K per year for health benefits for his family, and that’s too much. But others said they are glad they have it, and anticipate bills that large in the next year.

About half of the speakers mentioned improving our living and eating habits, and how big business and government don’t make it easy. Obesity and soda came up a few times.

I would like to suggest that we put as much effort into WELLNESS at home and at work, as we do our taxes, programming the DVR, driving the kids to school, etc. This can make a huge difference.

We are here for companies with 25-200 employees. Let’s get started!

For more details on the meeting, or to discuss your situation, call us at 508-333-4153

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Cut Sickness In Half

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

Our mantra for 2012 is to help you Cut Sickness In Half


Our methods are simple:

  1. Commit to the goal of having half as many sick days
  2. Choosing healthy changes in diet or lifestyle
  3. Developing healthier habits
  4. Rewarding employees when results are achieved

Learn more by calling David at 508-333-4153. Don’t wait!

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