Laugh Your Worries Away
December 18th, 2006
One of the most powerful, effective, and fun ways to deal with stress is to laugh. Does this sound too good to be true? It’s real. (more…)
Notes
Archive for 2006
Inhalation for Inspiration and Relaxation
December 11th, 2006
Breath. We can live for weeks without food, days without water, but only minutes without oxygen. As important as breathing is for life itself, it’s amazing to me how few people spend time contemplating their breath. (more…)
Caloric Needs
December 4th, 2006
Two questions often come up around weight loss and diet: “How much should I exercise?” and “How much should I eat?”. Eating enough without eating two much is important for everybody for a variety of reasons, weight being only one of them. So how much food does a person really need? The simple answer is that you need to eat enough to replace the calories you burn to maintain your current weight. However, this is a multi-variable situation, and the simple answer leads many people to try destructive or intuitive but counter-effective ideas. (more…)
Reducing Body Fat
November 27th, 2006
I’m going to go out on a limb, here, and guess that you would love to lose a little bit of fat somewhere. I have only met a few people in life who don’t have at least one part of their body they wish they could shed some fat from. What’s the best way to get rid of fat. Two things affect how much body fat a person has: the amount of food you consume (and the quality of that food), and the amount of exercise you get. Recent issues have focused on the food going in, so in this issue I’ll focus on the exercise component. (more…)
Cool, Clear Water
November 20th, 2006
The single most important nutrient in our bodies (after air) is water. We are made up of approximately 70% water. Without enough water, our nerves and muscles quit working and we quickly die. Body temperature regulation is heavily water-dependant. We need water to ingest, digest, and eliminate food. Vision and hearing stop working without enough water supplied. Our lungs need water to keep from drying out. Yes, water is essential to every moment of life. (more…)
