"The first person you are accountable to is yourself. It's imperative that you know what your key values are, because they set the standards for how you will do business."
Marilyn Strong
Author of Getting Paid to Pay Attention
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Insight for the Day 2/29/12
"The first person you are accountable to is yourself. It's imperative that you know what your key values are, because they set the standards for how you will do business."
Marilyn Strong
Author of Getting Paid to Pay Attention
How to harness your point of attraction (now) An article by Dr Robert Anthony
"When you can embrace all of life, not holding onto anything
beyond it's time and not avoiding it once its time has come, you
will know the meaning of Freedom." - Unknown
The dictionary defines Freedom as; "The quality or state of being
free; the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice
or action; liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power
of another."
How would you define Freedom for yourself? It strikes me that much
of what the Secret of Deliberate Program teaches you is how to set
yourself free - free from your stories, free from your past, free
from "shoulds", free from need.
I talk repeatedly in the course about choice. You cannot control
the circumstances or people around you, but you can always choose
how you react to them. Much of what is difficult about difficult
situations, is not the situation itself, but how you react to it.
Have you ever made a situation worse by overreacting? What if you
had kept from getting knocked off balance by what was happening,
would that have changed anything?
The goal of Deliberate Creation is to be able to consciously set
your Point of Attraction. That means that how you feel is not
dependent upon external circumstances. It is not dependent upon
your mate doing the dishes or your child picking up his room or
your friend calling you or who wins the election. Your Point of
Attraction is determined solely by you, by what you believe, think,
expect and feel. No one and nothing else is ever to blame - ever.
No one makes you unhappy - you do that. No one can make you
happy - only you can do that. It's your choice - always.
When you can stay centered and balanced no matter what is going on
around you - when you can consciously choose instead of letting
circumstance dictate how you feel - then you have got ("groked"
for those of you who remember Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange
Land") how to consciously create your life.
I think the quote above sums it up quite eloquently. If we are
truly letting all of life in, without judgment, without labels,
embracing all of it, not clutching at what is no longer ours nor
pushing away what is, then we truly are free.
As you go about your day today see in what ways you can set
yourself free.
Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how
large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.
Truly Caring for Your Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
6 Heart-Smart Smoothies and Juices Sick of fish? Bored with oatmeal? Sip your way to a stronger ticker with these juice and smoothie recipes from leading nutritionists and doctors.
When it comes to eating well to lower cholesterol and keep your heart and arteries in great shape, you probably know to cut down on the salt, up your fiber intake, and enjoy fish a few times a week.
But there is a sweeter way to boost your heart health. Smoothies and juices, when prepared with the right ingredients and enjoyed in moderation, can provide a daily dose of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. To help you choose the heart-healthiest juices and smoothies , we asked leading nutritionists and doctors for their tastiest recipes. So, go ahead: Sip your way to a stronger heart and lower cholesterol.
Frank Lipman's Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
“Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and disease-fighting phytochemicals,” says integrative and functional medicine physician Frank Lipman, MD, founder and director of Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. “Avocados contain monounsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to help lower our risk of heart disease. The vitamin B-6 and folic acid in avocados also provide heart support.”
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 avocado
1 cup coconut water
juice of 1/2 lime
1 serving vanilla whey protein powder or non-dairy protein powder
1 serving greens powder (optional)
sweeten to taste with raw honey, stevia or xylitol
4 ice cubes
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Kim Snyder's Rainforest Chia Seed Heart-Healthy Smoothie
“Acai, which can be purchased in flash pasteurized smoothie packets in the refrigerated section of your health store, is super-high in antioxidants and has been shown in some studies to help increase levels of good cholesterol and may help prevent atherosclerosis,” explains nutritionist Kim Snyder, CN, author of The Beauty Detox Solution. “Chia seeds are another antioxidant-rich ingredient and have been shown to help reduce blood pressure. And they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for cardiovascular health.”
3 1/2 ounces frozen acai berries
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 – 2 Tbs. chia seeds
Stevia to taste (Snyder prefers the liquid form)
Blend the acai berries and almond milk at a low speed until you’ve broken down the berries. Then move to a higher speed. Once the mixture is smooth, add the chia seeds and the stevia. Adjust the sweetness to your taste. Best served fresh.
Insight for Today 2/28/12
"Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk - and to act."
Maxwell Maltz
1899-1975, Author of Psyco-Cybernetics
Monday, February 27, 2012
What is your core concern? Article by Dr Robert Anthony
"This above all: to thine own self be true. And it must follow,
as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man."
- William Shakespeare
Depending on our Personality filters, we all have a Core Concern
that is at the basis of most of our fear, doubt and worry. We all
spend a lot of time and energy trying to avoid feeling our Core
Concern. Much of this is done unconsciously.
Becoming aware of your habitual Focus of Attention and Coping
Strategy helps shine a light on that Core Concern and the simple
act of awareness begins to loosen the hold the Core Concern has on
you.
I am trying to get you to be more aware of your Core Concern.
I am NOT telling you to get rid of it. Much of the non-productive
behavior that you engage in is due to trying to rid yourself of
that Core Concern, trying not feel it and especially trying not let
anyone see that you feel it.
What I am suggesting is that you accept it with no judgment. Just
a statement of what is and a release. This is very
powerful. Try it. "Oh, that's just my fear/anger/avarice/etc.
talking."
We spend so much energy trying NOT to feel, but the trick is to
just let the feeling in - acknowledge it, thank it for its
wisdom and let it move on. Like a thought passing through your
mind, a feeling passes through your body. It's alright, let it in,
let it out. Trying to repress or rid yourself of it only increases
its hold on you.
Anytime you accept "what is", you release resistance and then you
have much more energy available to you. Is there anything about
yourself that you don't accept? What if you just dropped all
resistance to it? What if you said, "this is what I am and that's
okay"? Wouldn't that feel good? No judgment, no guilt, no shame.
Those are very low vibration emotions and they never help or effect
change. They keep you stuck. In acceptance, there is healing and
movement.
Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how
large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.
Truly Caring for Your Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony
Insight for Today 2/27/12
"The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat."
Napoleon Hill
1883-1970, Author of Think and Grow Rich
Saturday, February 25, 2012
13 Foods You Should Be Eating
Why Are They So Super?
Ask five nutritionists to rate the 13 most powerful foods and you'll get five different lists, but many of the selections will overlap. Why? Because every food provides something different: Some are a rich source of protein or fiber but void of many vitamins and minerals, while others contain disease-fighting phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, but no protein. The trick, claim experts, is to get a variety of the best foods. The following 13 power foods are a good place to start.
Avocados
Sure, they're high in fat, but avocados contain healthful monounsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. "Avocados aid in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders," says Ed Bauman, Ph.D., director of Bauman College. They're loaded with fiber (11 to 17 grams per fruit) and are a good source of lutein, an antioxidant linked to eye and skin health.
Apples
"An apple a day really does keep the doctor away," says Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Apples are loaded with the powerful antioxidants quercetin and catechin, which protect cells from damage - that means a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, especially if you eat the skin. Research shows that the apple peel contains five times more polyphenols than the flesh. Apples and their skins pack a lot of fiber too (about twice that of other common fruits, including peaches, grapes, and grapefruit), which may help fight the battle of the bulge.
Blueberries
Antiaging superstars, blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which have been shown to improve vision and brain function. Studies show that eating blueberries slows impairments in motor coordination and memory that accompany aging. These little berries also reduce inflammation, which is inextricably linked with virtually every chronic disease from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to diabetes and heart disease. Other studies show that blueberries have much greater anticancer activity than other fruits.
Cabbage
In the vegetable world, the Brassica genus reigns supreme, and the cabbage is the most impressive of the lot. Brassica vegetables (including broccoli, bok choy) contain compounds called indoles, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer dramatically. "Eating cabbage more than once a week cut men's colon cancer odds by 66 percent," says Bauman. "Cabbage also stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, and is a good blood purifier." If you go for the red variety, you'll also get a healthy dose of anthocyanins (the same pigment molecules that make blueberries blue), another powerful antioxidant with an anticancer punch.
Fish and Fish Oil
Eating fish helps cut the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. The fatty varieties may also help alleviate depression. The American Heart Association recommends that adults eat at least two fish meals per week, especially wild salmon, herring, and sardines, because those varieties provide the most heart-healthy omega 3s. Avoid mercury-containing varieties like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna, says Roberta Anding, M.S., R.D., national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. (Chunk light tuna is okay.)
Research shows that garlic lowers total cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels, helping prevent clogged arteries. "Two to three cloves a day cut the odds of subsequent heart attacks in half for heart disease patients," says Bauman. "Garlic also tops the National Cancer Institute's list of potential cancer-preventive foods." Whole baked garlic helps detoxify the body of heavy metals like mercury (from fish) and cadmium. Garlic also acts as an antibacterial and antiviral, boosting resistance to stress-induced colds and infections. Can't stand garlic breath? Chew on a sprig of parsley.
Mushrooms
Used for centuries in Eastern medicine, mushrooms have powerful effects on the immune system – especially the maitake, shiitake, and reishi varieties. "Mushrooms such as maitake help prevent and treat cancer, viral diseases, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure," says Bauman. In fact, mushrooms are used as an adjunctive cancer treatment throughout Asia because of their ability to counteract the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation while simultaneously shrinking tumors. What's more, Japanese researchers have found that regularly eating shiitake mushrooms lowers blood cholesterol levels up to 45 percent.
Almonds
Almonds are loaded with fiber and monounsaturated fat, both of which have been shown to lower cholesterol. According to the Food and Drug Administration, eating 1.5 ounces of most nuts, including almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. And even though almonds are relatively high in fat and calories, studies show that eating almonds can actually help with weight loss (their protein, fiber, and monounsaturated fats provide the feeling of fullness, preventing overeating).
Eggs
The best protein source on the planet, eggs consistently outrank milk, beef, whey, and soy in the quality of protein they provide. In addition to containing all nine essential amino acids, eggs are loaded with nutrients. "And for God's sake, eat the yolks," says Bowden. People avoid the yolks because they fear cholesterol, but egg yolks contain choline, which helps protect heart and brain function and prevents cholesterol and fat from accumulating in the liver.
Flaxseeds
Loaded with alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation, flaxseed has been used for centuries for medicinal and health reasons. Gandhi himself proclaimed, "Wherever flaxseed becomes a regular food item among the people, there will be better health." Bauman adds, "The seed itself has terrific nutritional value, very usable protein, tremendous fatty acids, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc." Additionally, they're a great source of fiber.
Pomegranates
Pomegranates have up to three times the antioxidants of red wine and green tea – and the juice has been shown to reduce artery-clogging plaque, which in turn prevents heart disease and stroke. Research shows that long-term consumption of pomegranate juice may also help slow aging and protect against cancer.
Red Wine
A small amount of any kind of alcohol each day does your heart good by increasing HDL cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clots. "Red wine also contains powerful antioxidants, resveratrol and saponins, which may provide additional cardiovascular benefits," says Anding. Resist a refill, however: More than one drink daily has been linked to high blood pressure.
Dark Chocolate
When it comes to chocolate, bitter is better – at least in terms of health. The benefits of chocolate come from flavonols and antioxidants (the same disease-fighting chemicals found in cranberries, apples, strawberries, and red wine). The caveat: Only real cacao contains flavonols, so look for chocolate that boasts a high percentage of cacao (60 percent or more). Dark chocolate also has fewer calories than other varieties, and when eaten in moderation, it lowers unhealthy LDL cholesterol and prevents plaque from building up in your arteries.
Last updated: April 2007
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Insight of the Day 2/23/12
"Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. You may be surprised at how easily this happens. Your doubts are not as powerful as your desires, unless you make them so."
Marcia Wieder
Speaker and Author
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Motivation = FEAR? Another great article by Dr Robert Anthony!
"It's alright to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to
fly in formation." - Dr. Rob Gilbert
The tendency for most people is to get into a comfort zone and
build a nice little nest there. The comfort zone is made up of all
the thoughts we've had and all the things we've done often enough
to feel comfortable thinking or doing them. Anything that threatens
to push us out of our nest makes us feel uncomfortable.
"Uncomfortable" is a catchall term that encompasses many emotions;
fear, unworthiness, doubt, anger, hurt and distrust, to name a
few. Since we have labeled these emotions as "bad", we don't want to
feel them and so we crawl back into our nests.
It can be argued that there are really only two human emotions,
fear and love and that all other emotions are variations on
these two themes. Any negative emotion is a spin-off of
fear. Except for rare occasions, most of the fear that we
experience is over imagined circumstances or consequences. But,
since fear keeps us from doing things, we never really check out
the validity of the fear itself. A feedback loop of fear ? not
doing ? ignorance ? then back to fear develops.
When something pushes us out of our comfort zone we feel some
variation of fear. The bodily sensations that go along with fear
are something that we have come to label as "bad" and we want
to avoid them at all costs. Let's look at what happens when the
body feels fear; adrenaline, glucose and other energy producing
chemicals are released into the bloodstream. Our senses actually
sharpen when non-essential fears such as, "Did I remember to TiVo
Lost?", pop up and we gain an instant ability to focus on the task
at hand.
When we are outside of our comfort zone, most of the time, the only
thing we are in danger of is learning something new. What is
helpful in learning something new? Energy, clarity and the ability
to focus - all available to you via your friend, fear.
Now, am I saying that fear is the best motivator? No, but I am
saying that you can change the way you look at the sensations that
fear produces. Do you realize that, at a somatic level, excitement
feels pretty much the same as fear? So what I'm suggesting is that
the next time you get pushed out of your comfort zone and you feel
the adrenaline of fear, instead of crawling swiftly back into the
safety of your nest, change the way you look at it. Choose to
experience the sensations of excitement and use the clarity, energy
and increased focus at your disposal to say "YES" to the experience
and learn something new!
Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how
large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.
Truly Caring for Your Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony
Insight of the Day 2/22/12
"It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it."
Vince Lombardi
1913-1970, American Football Coach
Insight of the Day 2/21/12
"Life is too short to waste. Dreams are fulfilled only through action, not through endless planning to take action."
David J. Schwartz
Trainer and Author
How judgement robs you of success...an article by Dr Robert Anthony
"It's impossible to hate anyone whose story you know." - H.S. Boylan
We talk a lot, in our work with Personality Filters, about
developing compassion, both for yourself and others. We say that
when you understand why someone behaves the way they do, then you
are more able to feel compassion instead of judgement toward them.
Typically, when we judge someone we are making a whole host of
assumptions. Take a simple judgement: "She should be on time". Is
that true?
Do you know:
-If something unavoidable occurred to prevent her from being on
time?
-What lessons she is learning in her life by being late?
-If being on time is an important standard for her?
-If her inner guidance was keeping her from a certain intersection
at a certain time?
The bottom line is that you don't know, you never really know what
someone else's path in life involves. Therefore, the answer is
always, "No, it's not true". It's just your opinion.
Having compassion does not mean that you have to condone someone's
hurtful behavior, but it does mean that you don't judge the person.
Now I imagine that some of you are thinking, "What about
criminals?" I'm willing to bet that the most heinous crimes are
committed by people who had heinous things done to them as
children. Does that excuse or justify their behavior? Definitely
not. But if you knew their story, you would feel more compassion
for them. We see this in our work in the judicial system, where
judges pass judgment on the action of an individual, while
remaining compassionate to the person.
Our day to day judgments are typically not of that magnitude.
They are mostly about things that we believe other people should be
doing based on our own values, standards, wishes or needs. So the
next time you find yourself judging someone, take the judgmental
thought and ask yourself; Is that true? Can you know with
absolute certainty that it is true? If you're not in that other
person's skin the answer has to be - No, it's not true.
Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how
large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.
Truly Caring for Your Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony
10 Ways to Improve Your Memory
Memory Tip: 10 Ways to Improve Memory
Start with the first tip and then add one more idea each day to help improve your memory:
1. Focus on what you're trying to remember. Take time to think about what you need to remember, whether it's a list of names, chores, or items to buy. Spending a few moments actively processing your thoughts can make it easier to recall what you need to remember in the future.
2. Link your list. Try to remember several things or ideas at once by linking them together in your mind. If you want to memorize your grocery list, for instance, connect the items you need together with a specific image or action in your head. Imagine you're in your laundry room holding a container of detergent, then walk into your kitchen to get some bread and milk, then move to the bathroom to replenish the toilet paper.
3. Personalize your list. Organize lists into short, manageable sections, and try to connect items to something that's easier for you to remember. Improve memory by linking lists of numbers, for example, to personally relevant dates like your birthday or interesting historical dates.
4. Create a visual image. If you're trying to remember someone's name, visualize an object that will help remind you in the future. Think of summer for a woman named June or a cat for someone named Catherine.
5. Create an acronym. Train your brain to remember items in a specific sequence by creating a word to represent the objects. Try using the first letter of each item on your shopping list to form a word. For instance, MOST can stand for milk, oranges, soap, toilet paper.
6. Use all of your senses to help improve memory. Afraid you're going to forget your next hair appointment or dinner with a friend? Verbally list your appointments out loud and then think about the softness of your hair after a salon visit and the aroma of the food at your favorite restaurant to help solidify the dates in your mind.
Boost your memory by eating right.
7. Write it down. Even if you don't actually use your list or a note to remind you of an appointment, simply writing the information down will help your brain retain it.
8. Create a rhyme. How did you learn the alphabet or the number of days in each month when you were little? You probably learned them with the help of a song or rhyme. Try doing the same thing with names, appointments, and lists.
9. Make it manageable. Organize a long list into shorter lists that are easier to remember. Instead of trying to remember a dozen different items, create four mini-lists with only three things you need to remember from each.
10. Be positive. Don't doubt yourself — our brains can often do more than we realize. Regularly practice these tips to help improve memory, and you'll be amazed by how much more you can remember.
Memory Tip: 4 Brain Exercises
There are a number of other ways you can strengthen your memory. Try these strategies and exercises to keep your brain and memory sharp:
1. Be organized. Keep lists and notes, and maintain an appointment book.
2. Challenge your mind and body. Try new physical and mental activities like yoga, ballroom dancing, tai chi, or chess.
3. Play mind games. Do crossword puzzles, read as much as possible, and play games like Scrabble or sudoku.
4. Keep yourself guessing. Stimulate your brain by taking an unusual route to work or by using your opposite hand to do simple activities like placing your key in the door, putting on makeup, stirring your food, or brushing your teeth.
Forgetting things can make you feel flustered and disorganized. But regular workouts for your mind can improve memory and boost your overall brain power. Once you figure out which memory tips work best for you, it’s possible that you’ll never forget a name, birthday, or that last item on your grocery list ever again.
Learn more in the Everyday Health Healthy Living Center.
Insight of the Day 2/20/12
"Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You're thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all... You can be discouraged by failure - or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because, remember that's where you'll find success. On the far side."
Thomas J. Watson
1874-1956, Chairman of IBM
What's the Big Deal About ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Screening Test
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Memory Enhancing Drugs vs Vitamins
Memory and performance enhancement can now be yours through use of “smart drugs”! Yes folks, you heard correctly. You can be you, only better just take this pill. Or, at least that’s how these new legal designer drugs are being advertised to students, atheltes and professionals alike. Nootropic is the classification they have come up with for this new area of the pharmaceutical market. The word is derived from the Greek word nous, or “mind,” and trepein meaning “to bend/turn”. Nootropics are thought to work by altering the availability of the brain’s supply of neurochemicals (neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones) and by improving the brain’s oxygen supply stimulating nerve growth. It is the hot topic these days, and certainly does not look like these drugs are going away any time soon. Smart Drugs
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Friday, February 17, 2012
7 Ways to simplify your life right away... an article by Dr Robert Anthony
"There is more to life than increasing its speed." - Gandhi
Do you sometimes feel like your life is too rushed or too
complicated? Do you find yourself longing for a simpler time?
Wikipedia says, "Simplicity is the property, condition or quality
of being simple or un-combined. It often denotes beauty, purity or
clarity. Simple things are usually easier to explain and understand
than complicated ones. Simplicity can mean freedom from hardship,
effort or confusion. It can also mean adopting a simpler
lifestyle."
There is a plethora of information being thrown at us everyday,
options galore and pressure to buy more stuff and do more things.
We are overloaded with decisions that have to be made. Even if
you're an info junkie or someone who thrives on options, there is
benefit in slowing down and simplifying your life, even if only
occasionally. Simplifying your life - internally and externally -
can free up space and time for you and can lead to more joy and
more Flow. There are many ways to simplify your life.
Here are just a few:
-Limit stuff to what you need and cherish.
-Spend time in nature instead of at the mall.
-Clear out clutter (internally and externally).
-Be willing to say "no".
-Eat simply and healthy.
-Release complicated, unhealthy relationships.
-Let go of worrying about the future and "be here now".
What could you change/release in your life to create more
simplicity?
Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how
large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.
Truly Caring for Your Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony
Insight of the Day 2/16/12
"Let's choose today to quench our thirst for the 'good life' we think others lead by acknowledging the good that already exists in our lives. We can then offer the universe the gift of our grateful hearts."
Sarah Ban Breathnach
Author of Simple Abundance
8 Tips for Managing Stress
When you're stressed, your head may start to hurt, or you may feel nauseous, dizzy, or just plain overwhelmed. Stress can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life, so stress reduction is necessary for maintaining both your physical and emotional health. Since you can't simply wish stress away, managing stress is a vital skill to develop.
Managing Stress: When You Experience a Sudden Spike
Certain situations create stress instantly, such as a major issue at work or a crisis at home that needs to be addressed right away. When there's an urgent problem that requires your immediate attention, managing stress is important so that you can think clearly. Try these stress reduction tips to help you deal with anxiety-provoking experiences:
Put it in perspective. Maybe you're disappointed that you didn't get a promotion you were up for or concerned that money is a little tight this month because of an unexpected medical bill. Feeling stressed is a natural reaction. But try to take a step back and ask yourself: will this issue still matter in a year? In five years? If the answer is no, take a deep breath and try to move forward. Keeping things in perspective is crucial to managing stress.
Come up with a plan. If there's a specific problem you need to fix, make a list of all possible solutions and pick the best one for your situation. Realizing that you have options and coming up with a concrete plan will have a direct effect on stress reduction.
Accept what you can't control. Some circumstances are simply beyond our control, and we have to learn to cope with and accept them. Fortunately, you do have control over how you react to stressful situations. Staying calm and being willing to accept emotional support from others can help in managing stress.
Managing Stress: When It’s at a Slow, Steady Boil
Sometimes it’s not one specific problem, but rather nagging concerns about your job, health, finances, or family members that create a steady build-up of stress. Try these tips to help you with stress reduction:
Give yourself a break. Daily stressors can creep up on you before you realize it, so treat yourself to at least one relaxing activity every day. Listening to music, meditating, writing in a journal, or enjoying a soothing bubble bath are all great ways to relax and relieve stress. Taking time for yourself is important for both preventing and managing stress.
Get regular exercise. Exercise is one of the best methods for managing stress because it can relieve both the physical and emotional effects of stress. Consider fitness choices that also deliver specific stress-reducing effects like yoga, tai chi, Pilates, or one of the martial arts, all great ways to get rid of pent-up stress and negativity.
Express your feelings. If something's bothering you, don't keep it to yourself. Talk to people you trust, like friends, family, or co-workers, about what's on your mind. Even if you're not looking for specific advice, it usually feels good just to get your feelings out into the open.
Managing Stress: Keeping Stressful Situations to a Minimum
Being prepared for difficult situations, managing your time well, and solving problems quickly can help you avoid unnecessary stress:
Set reasonable expectations. Being busy is sometimes inevitable, but regularly taking on more than you can manage can cause unwanted and unwelcome stress. Tell yourself that it's okay to say no to activities at your child's school or to extra projects at work — you are not obligated to accept every request made of you. Additionally, don't take on more financial responsibilities — such as a new car or a bigger house — if you think they'll be a stretch. Being realistic about your finances is an important strategy for managing stress.
Resolve issues before they become crises. It’s human nature to avoid unpleasant topics and circumstances, but if you're concerned about a brewing situation, whether it's at work or at home, address it early to keep it from becoming more serious, harder to solve, and more stressful for you. Problems are always easier to handle before they develop into full-blown calamities.
Everyone feels stress — it's impossible to avoid it all the time. But it is possible to keep stress under control by setting realistic expectations of yourself, learning how to keep problems in perspective, and enjoying relaxing breaks from the daily demands of life.
Learn more in the Everyday Health Healthy Living Center.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
How Much Water Should I Drink?
How Much Water Should I Drink?
Q: How much water should I drink each day? I hear all kinds of answers, including 1 ounce of water for every pound of body weight, and six to eight 8-ounce glasses. Which is right?
JILLIAN SAYS: Water is a vital part of any diet and exercise program — not to mention life in general — because it aids every aspect of bodily function. Water is a huge component of muscle and is important for energy production, so if you want to make the most of your workout, make sure you're well hydrated.
There is no real one-size-fits-all approach to water consumption. As a general rule of thumb, men should consume 128 ounces of water daily, and women should consume 88 ounces, but this doesn't mean you need to drink this amount of water every day. Other beverages, as well as the moisture content of foods, also count toward your water intake. The following factors affect how much water you should consume:
Exercise: If you exercise or engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to compensate for that fluid loss. Drink 12 ounces of water two hours before a workout, and another 12 ounces 30 minutes before you begin. While you are exercising, you should drink 4 to 8 ounces every 15 minutes. You should consume an additional 12 ounces within 30 minutes of the end of your workout. During intense exercise involving significant sweating — say, during a marathon — you may need a sports drink rather than plain water, to replace the sodium lost in sweat.
Environment: In hot or humid weather, you need to drink additional water to help lower your body temperature and to replace what you lose through sweating. You also need additional water in cold weather if you sweat while wearing insulated clothing. Heated indoor air can cause your skin to lose moisture, increasing your daily fluid requirement. Additionally, altitudes higher than 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) can affect how much water your body needs — higher altitudes may trigger increased urination and more rapid breathing, which use up more of your fluid reserves.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Cancer Fighting Foods
Every day, cells are mutating in your body that have the potential to cause disease. This includes chronic disease such as prostate cancer as well as others that can have life-changing effects. Your body is in a constant war against renegade cells, free radicals and other offenses against your health.
Achieving maximum health is about providing your body with the best defenses against every attack and living a life of wellness. Studies have shown the effect that lifestyle and diet, for example, can have on reducing your risk of prostate disease. There have also been numerous studies on the effect of certain cancer killing foods, nutrients and supplements on reducing prostate cancer risk such as green tea, lycopene, saw palmetto and vitamin D, to name a few. More on supplements for prostate health
If you want to want to provide your body with the best defenses possible against disease you need to take a total lifestyle approach to wellness including maintaining a lifestyle consistent with the 6 Pillars of Prostate Health and well as the 10 Foundations of The Prostate Diet. In addition, you need to reduce your risk factors for prostate disease (read more on prevention of prostate cancer) and include those nutrients and prostate supplements that have been shown in clinical studies to reduce your risk of disease. These include:
Cayenne (capsaicin): Capsaicin can slow growth of prostate cancer cells and prompt them to commit suicide (apoptosis).. Read more about cayenne and prostate cancer
Vegetables: Research suggests that cruciferous vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of cancer, including prostate cancer. Read more about eating vegetables to prevent prostate cancer
Lycopene (tomatoes): Lycopene, a potent antioxidant found in tomatoes, tomato products, and several other foods, has shown evidence of reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Read more about lycopene benefits for prostate cancer
Mushrooms: Medicinal mushrooms, including shiitake, reishi, and others, have demonstrated anticancer properties, restricted the spread of cancer (metastasis), and shown anti-tumor activity. Read more about mushrooms and cancer prevention
Turmeric/curcumin: Turmeric (curcumin) appears to both inhibit prostate cancer growth and be involved in cell suicide (apoptosis). Read more about turmeric/curcumin benefits for cancer
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin, and so adequate exposure to sunlight, as well as oral supplementation, may provide a simple way to increase synthesis of vitamin D in the prostate and, therefore, decrease the risk of prostate cancer. Read more about vitamin D and prevention of cancer
Pomegranate: Extracts of pomegranate can encourage the death of prostate cancer cells (apoptosis) as well as slow the reproduction of prostate cancer cells. Read more about eating pomegranate to prevent cancer
Green Tea: Numerous studies have shown the benefits of green tea for reducing the risk of prostate cancer and general prostate health. Read more about green tea and prostate cancer
Omega 3: The anti-inflammatory properties of omega 3 have been shown in studies to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and other disease. Read more about omega-3 and cancer prevention
Insight of the Day 2/15/2012
"I am grateful for all of my problems. After each one was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those that were still to come. I grew in all my difficulties."
James Cash Penney
1875-1971, Founder of J.C. Penney Stores
Insight for the Day 2/14/12
"Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you."
Wayne Dyer
Author and Speaker
Insight of the Day 2/13/12
"You've got to walk right into what you want and not look at what you don't want. Stay focused on the goal."
Calvin LeHew
From Flying High: A True Story of Shared Inspiration.
Insight of the Day 2/9/12
"We lift ourselves by our thought. We climb upon our vision of ourselves. If you want to enlarge your life, you must first enlarge your thought of it and of yourself. Hold the ideal of yourself as you long to be, always everywhere."
Orison Swett Marden
1850-1924, Inspirational Writer
Insight of the Day 2/8/12
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow.'"
Mary Anne Radmacher
Author and Artist
Insight of the Day 2/7/12
"Few people take objectives really seriously. They put average effort into too many things, rather than superior thought and effort into a few important things. People who achieve the most are selective as well as determined."
Richard Koch
Author of The 80/20 Principle
Insight of the Day 2/6/12
"You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of."
Jim Rohn
1930-2009, Author and Speaker
The Truth About Soy Foods
SHOCKING NEWS!!
IF YOU ARE CONSUMING ANY PRODUCT WITH SOY STOP!!
This "Miracle Health Food" Has Been Linked to Brain Damage and Breast Cancer
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/09/18/soy-can-damage-your-health.aspx
If you were to carefully review the thousands of studies published on soy, I believe you would reach the same conclusion as I have—which is, the risks of consuming unfermented soy products FAR outweigh any possible benefits.
Could Visalus, Herbalife, Shaklee & Other Soy Shakes Actually Be Harming Your Health?
http://www.healthyfamiliesforgod.com/2011/12/could-visalus-other-soy-products-actually-be-harming-your-health/
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Could Visalus, Herbalife, Shaklee & Other Soy Shakes Actually Be Harming Your Health?
healthyfamiliesforgod.com
Another quick-fix dietary supplement comes on the scene. Before you know it, it's popping up everywhere...
Doctor Warns: Eat This and You’ll Look 5 Years Older
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/12/08/the-dirty-little-secret-hidden-in-much-of-your-health-food.aspx?e_cid=20111218_SNL_MV_1
Soy Protein Isolate -- What is It, and How is it Getting in My Food?
READ THE LABELS OF THE PRODUCTS YOU ARE CONSUMING - EDUCATE YOURSELF AS TO THE DANGERS
IF YOU ARE CONSUMING ANY PRODUCT WITH SOY STOP!!
This "Miracle Health Food" Has Been Linked to Brain Damage and Breast Cancer
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/09/18/soy-can-damage-your-health.aspx
If you were to carefully review the thousands of studies published on soy, I believe you would reach the same conclusion as I have—which is, the risks of consuming unfermented soy products FAR outweigh any possible benefits.
Could Visalus, Herbalife, Shaklee & Other Soy Shakes Actually Be Harming Your Health?
http://www.healthyfamiliesforgod.com/2011/12/could-visalus-other-soy-products-actually-be-harming-your-health/
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Could Visalus, Herbalife, Shaklee & Other Soy Shakes Actually Be Harming Your Health?
healthyfamiliesforgod.com
Another quick-fix dietary supplement comes on the scene. Before you know it, it's popping up everywhere...
Doctor Warns: Eat This and You’ll Look 5 Years Older
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/12/08/the-dirty-little-secret-hidden-in-much-of-your-health-food.aspx?e_cid=20111218_SNL_MV_1
Soy Protein Isolate -- What is It, and How is it Getting in My Food?
READ THE LABELS OF THE PRODUCTS YOU ARE CONSUMING - EDUCATE YOURSELF AS TO THE DANGERS
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