May 10, 2008
May 9, 2008
TODAY’S FOCUS
Do Something Healthy For Yourself
Small changes make a big difference. Commit to making one small change in each of the areas of your life, your mind, your body, and your soul to create more balance and to get you moving in the right direction. Do something healthy for yourself!
Let’s start with changing something for your body:
Take this simple test at World's Healthiest Foods, this quick test “will help analyze your nutritional status and provide you with information regarding the nutrients which may be found deficient in your diet as well as recommendations for which foods and recipes will help fulfill your nutritional needs.” The results are only as accurate as your responses to the questions so keep it real.
OK, now remove ONE unhealthy food from your diet. Go to your food cabinet and pick one boxed, sugary food and vow to no longer consume that food. And throw the box out!
Now, commit to adding ONE Healthy Food Item from the World’s Healthiest Foods test you took above to your diet.
Now change something for your spiritual self:
This one is equally as simple, allow yourself to FEEL. That’s it. Ok, so it probably wouldn’t hurt to have a trip to the day spa as long as you FEEL good about the experience!
And finally change something for your mental health:
Take the challenge, A Complaint Free World
“Your thoughts create your world and your words indicate your thoughts. When you eliminate complaining from your life you will enjoy happier relationships, better health and greater prosperity. The Complaint Free program helps you set a trap for your own negativity and redirect your mind towards a more positive and rewarding life.”
Commit to changing your attitude and change your life!
Want a little motivation and inspiration to follow through with your small changes?
Latest Articles
We are growing by leaps and bounds. Check out all the new articles this month at healthy-holistic-living.com:
Much has been written about the benefits of vitamin D, but do we really have all the answers? And could you determine for yourself just how much vitamin D you should take for good health? Or how your body produces vitamin D? Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiencies are on the rise and scientists are taking note. "A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that the widespread deficiency of vitamin D among Americans is more harmful than once believed, increasing their risk of fractures, muscle weakness, and even cancer as they age" Vitamin D deficiency, is it a hidden epidemic?
With the skyrocketing price of produce it just might be time to consider creating your own organic vegetable garden. It is easier then you think Is it time to Consider Organic Vegetable Gardening?
Our reader’s from time to time contribute their favorite recipes, this one is one of my favorites. Organic Shrimp Delight
For years now the alternative medicine market for humans has been booming, so what about alternative medicine for dogs? Could Alternative Medicine For Dogs Work?
Discover everything you absolutely must know about Disability in one place! My friend Brian Therrien runs The Disability Digest web site and he has compiled an amazing amount of information about applying for disability benefits and just about everything else you can think of regarding Social Security Disability . I sure wish I had come across Brian's site while I was going through the process! If you would like to read more about Brian, you can Click Here
It is not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters. ~Mother Teresa
Be the change you want to see in yourself.
Part of Healthy Living is being committed to supporting causes you are passionate about. If you are so moved, please support Wateraid.org
WaterAid is an international charity. Their mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. Their vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
“Want to know your body's exposure to environmental chemicals? You'll need a fair amount of blood, a high-powered lab, and about $10,000.
Or you can take this quiz.”
If you want to learn more about chemical body burden read my blog article What’s Your Chemical Body Burden?
Ok, so you get the idea that maybe you should consider changing one small thing when it comes to your home.
Let’s start with something simple, just use vinegar and water (1/4 vinegar to 2 cups water) instead of your normal window cleaner. Yep that’s it, baby steps.
And for heavy duty cleaning combine 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.
Small changes can make a big difference! To learn more about healthy homes go to My Healthy Home
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Listed below are some of my favorite products. One thing I have found with buying organic or all-natural products is that sometimes you have to try two or three before you find one that works for you. So, hopefully, I can help by making a few recommendations!
Matcha Green Tea Green Tea is not only excellent for it’s antioxidant properties but it is also known as a natural stress reliever. Do something healthy for yourself, try adding green tea to your diet! Matcha tea is a deeply alluring beverage has rich historic roots within Japanese tea drinking ceremonies. Matcha, which literally means "finely powdered tea," is made from young green tea leaves and is strictly harvested from certified organic plantations. With a bold color and mildly sweet flavor, we are sure that most will find this tea to be purely delectable. Matcha Green Tea |
Healing Rhythms Biofeedback
I know, I know, I put this in previous newsletters but I am telling you this is worth the investment! If you haven’t read my article on how biofeedback helped me reset my autonomic nervous system and helped me begin my journey to recovery, you may want to take the time to read it. You may discover that it could be just the thing to help you achieve your optimum health. The first interactive 15-Step Biofeedback Training Program: Experience Healing Rhythms!
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Herbal Facial Treatment
Doing something healthy for yourself definitely includes facials! Pamper yourself with a complete facial rejuvenation treatment! A lavish way to treat yourself to an invigorating and all natural facial. Created with quality herbs, pure essential oils, fine cosmetic clays and pure rosewater, this is an inexpensive and pleasurable way to add radiance to your skin. Herbal Facial Kit
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Stay up-to-date on the latest research and health related news and apply what you learn
Attitude and aging - how you respond to life events is more important than the event itself.Can being a pessimist hurt you health?
Keeping those feelings inside can take its toll on your body The Body's Bottled Messages
Improve your diet and reduce your risk of cancer by 70% Good News: Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer
Stay Well and Healthy,
Michelle