Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 21, 2010
Have you ever paid attention to the fluids you are drinking? Did you know that sodas, coffee and black tea dehydrate you? Water is one of the most important nutrients for our bodies. We can go much longer without food than without water.
Many symptoms that you see a medical professional about are actually due to dehydration. Do you get headaches, get low energy in the afternoon have dry skin get constipated?
Many of these symptoms will disappear when you are properly hydrated. Below is a guideline to help you determine how much water to drink: (more…)
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Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 20, 2010
Exercise is the one of the most important things you can do to become and remain healthy—there’s just no denying it. If you’re not exercising regularly make a commitment to start an exercise regimen TODAY.
I hear numerous women in their 40’s and 50’s complain they’ve gained weight and just can’t get it off. I have one thing to say: cardio and strength training! If you exercise strenuously 30 to 45 minutes a day, six days a week I can guarantee you will see a difference.
Add in stretching, yoga and some weight resistant training and you will be in fantastic shape, with vibrant energy. As an added benefit, your clothes will fit better, you will prevent diabetes, high cholesterol and, women’s silent killer-heart disease. (more…)
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Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 19, 2010
Spend time daily doing something you really love. Any activity that you truly enjoy and that is nurturing for YOU!
The activity can be as simple as sitting down and reading a favorite book for 20 minutes, painting or even going for a walk.
Ensure it’s an activity that is fun exclusively for you. Though, it can involve doing something you enjoy that will benefit someone else, like volunteering for example. What’s important is that it is something that fulfills you and makes you happy.
Not only will you benefit from your activity but the people around you will also really appreciate it, as well.
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Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 19, 2010
Pray, meditate, sit in silence, breath… do something to quiet your mind, connect with your own spirit or what I call “Heart Center”.
Heart Center is all about unconditional love, forgiveness, compassion, healing.
Send some of that good stuff to yourself, your family and friends and out into the big, wide world.
Spend time every day, even just 20 minutes, just for you, let go of your worries, find stillness, nourish your spirit.
Try the following breathing exercise, It increases your vital energy and encourages your body’s natural ability to self-heal, and you can do this any time you want! (more…)
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Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 18, 2010
I hold several beliefs regarding what we eat and how we go about nourishing ourselves.
First, ask yourself: “Am I living to eat or eating to live?” And I mean LIVE! Live in a manner to support vibrant, deep down health.
In my opinion, the first way to support vibrant, deep down health is to eat organic as much as is possible.
- At minimum eat organic eggs, dairy, meat & soy.
- At minimum eat organic eggs, dairy, meat and soy. Non-organic versions of these products are grown with loads of antibiotics and hormones.
Research has shown that the wide use of antibiotics in farming has contributed to the multiple drug resistant bacteria found these days. MRSA, a penicillin resistant Staph, is not only common in hospitals, it’s also showing up in gyms and even day care facilities. (more…)
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