August 2014 edition

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Focus On Health Get Fit & Trendy

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE The Benefits of Mediation Organic Food Guide The Healthy Medicine Cabinet Choosing the Right Exercise for You

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Publisher ’s Message Mind Right...Body Tight!-Robert M. Ferguson (Author of Diet Free Life)

It all begins with what you consume.

As with many of you during the spring months you were reminded of how much winter weight you may have added to your bottom line. You knew well in advance that summer was coming however along with summer came all of the great festivals, expos and rib fests you could handle. Now summer is almost over and you now feel ready to “get” ready for fall. Now we all know that we gain weight in the winter months with football season and the upcoming holiday seasons, so when do we really have time to make the necessary mind changing habits that will allow us the opportunity to shed some pounds or just live a healthier lifestyle?

Well not long ago I decided that there really wasn’t a good time to start a diet. However that is because I really didn’t want to diet; I wanted to change my lifestyle! For over 15 years prior to the UTS phase of my life I, believe it or not was a fitness trainer and instructor. What does that mean to me now? Well it means I know what to do and how to do it, but don’t. I looked in the mirror and I knew I could do better than this. I decided that instead of “dieting” which we all know doesn’t work. I decided that I would just start Sharon S. Gordon slow by changing my eating habits. I figured that once I started to see some results I would get motivated, start exercising a little at a Founder / Publisher time and VIOLA, I would shed some un-wanted pounds. Well guess what? It worked! I recently shed over 25lbs and I feel so much sharonsgordon@gmail.com better. Though I have some more pounds to go and my success story isn’t finished, I thought I would share a few tips with you in this special edition.

As you may know, not fueling up with the right nutrients can affect how well your body performs and your overall fitness benefits. Even though healthy eating is important, there are myths that hinder your performance if you listen to them.

Below, you'll find some myth busters on healthy eating.

1. Working out on an empty stomach.

If you hear a rumbling noise in your stomach, the rumbling is trying to tell you something. Without listening to them, you are forcing your body to run without any fuel.

Before you exercise or do any physical activity, always eat a light snack such as an apple.

2. Relying on energy bars and drinks.

Although they are fine every once in a while, they don't deliver the antioxidants you need to prevent cancer. Fruits and vegetables are your best bets, as they are loaded in vitamins, minerals, fluid, and fiber. If you are feeling sluggish or tired that is your body telling you to rest. Take a nap!

3. Skipping breakfast.

I am the worst at not eating breakfast. However, skipping breakfast is never a good idea, as breakfast starts the day. Your body needs fuel as soon as possible, and without it, you'll be hungry throughout the day.

4. Low carb diets.

Your body needs carbohydrates for your muscles and the storing of energy.

5. Eating what you want.

Eating healthy and exercising doesn't give you an all access pass to eat anything you want. Everyone needs the same nutrients whether they exercise or not, as well as fruits and vegetables.

6. Not enough calories.

Although losing weight involves calories, losing it too quickly is never safe. What you should do, is aim for 1 - 2 pounds a week. Always make sure that you are getting enough calories to keep your body operating smoothly. If you start dropping weight too fast, eat a bit more food.

7. Skip soda and alcohol.

Water, milk, and juice are the best to drink for active people. You should drink often, and not require on thirst to be an indicator. By the time you get thirsty, your body is already running a bit too low.

Changing how you eat is always a great step towards healthy eating and it will affect how your body performs. The healthier you eat, you better you'll feel. No matter how old you may be, healthy eating is something you should strive for. Once you give it a chance, you'll see in no time at all just how much it can change your life - for the better. Take care and Be Blessed!

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Fit & Trendy Higher Consciousness in Healing the Hidden Self: How the developing of higher plane consciousness benefits you in healing self: Developing a higher plane of consciousness is necessary to assist one with healing the hidden self. Our conscious and subliminal mind function, yet these two mechanisms must learn to work in harmony in order to heal the hidden self.

Synchronizing the minds, joining them to work in harmony will determine the process of enhancement, or healing the hidden self. When the mind works in harmony, thus joining with the body it too endows one, giving him the strength and the will to endure. It makes it easier to work through difficulties or hardships in life.

Certain techniques can bestow one, making it possible to work with perseverance to shun instant exhilaration and satisfaction. One must shun unnatural pleasures in order to heal the hidden self.

By impressing these two perspectives of the mind, one is adept to refuse any negative or unnatural practices that hold back his development. In unison, by repeating that you will not engage in any actions that may misdirect you on the road to healing the hidden self, thus those virtues, which will ensure the expansion of the self.

By developing a higher plane of consciousness, one can realize and accept his hidden self once discovered. By examining one’s desires, he can undergo changes to maneuver through the development process, and work through conflicting lethargic and indolent attitudes and the inclination to surrender.

How mediation benefits you: Meditation, as well as yoga, alternative medicines for healing, long walks, apposite and balanced diet plays a key role in healing the hidden self. Meditation will encourage relaxing of the mind and the body. This procedure alone will encourage your spirit, which is the fortitude needing developed for healing the hidden self.

Meditation will assist you with regaining the serenity of the mind and body.

This natural practice plays a crucial role in self-sufficiency to help one fight against distressing and upsetting thoughts. Mediation will assist one with re-

storing peace of mind, harmony and happiness.

Meditation can also help one with comforting the mind and the body. Meditation can help by offering you a therapeutic effect over the body. Since, meditative practices are natural; it can restore your emotional balance.

Meditation can assist you and ensure correct development and the growth of the hidden self. This hidden self is in the subliminal region of the mind, which meditation will assist you with exploring this mind.

How practicing yoga techniques can subdue negative energies: Yoga as well helps in curbing the apathetic and subdued energy of an individual by promoting the growth of advantageous and realistic or sensible thoughts. By using practical yoga techniques, you can work to relieve disorders, stress, and many other problems that hold you back from healing the hidden self.

Right now is the time to visit the internet and discover some of the new age solutions for healing the hidden self. There is too many to name in a single article, so explore the net to learn more.

Subliminal learning however is by far the most efficient method in healing the hidden self, simply because one can learn at rapid speeds. In fact, this learning alone can lead you to amazing findings. Of course, you need other techniques to encourage subliminal learning, unless you intend to join one of the accelerated or subliminal learning courses.

In the meantime, while you are online take some time to learn some additional benefits of meditation. The internet provides you with articles that will walk you through the steps of meditating effectively.

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Eat Healthy with Organic Foods When you go to the grocery store or supermarket to buy fruits or vegetables, do you pick just any produce or are you particular about getting organic foods? There is a difference between the two and, after our discussion, you may decide that organic foods are the way to go. Let’s take a look at the benefits of buying organic produce.

Organic eggs are generally provided by free-range chickens and not from those kept in cages in large, egg factories. Organic meats must not come from animals that have been treated with any growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics. Processed organic foods can be found in the organic food section of the supermarket but often are more expensive than their conventional food counterparts. Processed organic foods can include canned products, frozen produce, prepared items and even snack foods.

In truth, processed organic foods need only contain a certain percentage of organic ingredients. In Australia, for example, a food can be labeled “organic” if it contains at least 95% organic ingredients. In other countries, While both types of produce may look the same, organic foods must be able however, the percentage can be less than that. Even so, those non-organic to meet specific standards of production, including specific growing and pro- ingredients must be free of artificial food additives and no aspect of the food cessing conditions that are unique to foods that can be labeled “organic”. can be processed using chemical ripening techniques, genetic modification For crop foods, the organic foods can’t be grown using any chemical pestior irradiation. In some cases, the organic food must be made using energycides, non-organic fertilizer, human waste fertilizer or sludge from sewage. saving techniques and packaged in recyclable or biodegradable materials.

They also cannot be processed using ionizing radiation—a process that kills bacteria but that some people believe is unsafe. Finally, the food can’t be ge- It’s not always easy to identify whether or not your food is truly organic. netically altered.

Sometimes, you need to buy directly from an organic grower in order to be certain the food is organic. More recently, however, foods that are organic At one point, organic foods were grown on small farms, particularly those can be identified by governmental labeling, stating that the food is “certified that were family-owned and operated. In today’s time, however, organic organic”. foods are grown on larger farms and are more readily available in most supermarkets, co-ops and health food stores. In the US, parts of Europe and Because of the safety and wholesomeness of organic foods, you may wish to Japan, the production of organic foods is currently federally regulated and in do you and your family a favor by buying only organic products. The food other countries, specific organic certification is required before these foods tastes excellent and you can be assured you’re getting a product that won’t can be sold. be harmful to you.

Organic foods can include fresh vegetables and fruits, which are not processed and come directly from the growers through farmer’s markets, supermarkets and roadside stands. Many of these products are only available during certain times of the year. One can also get organic eggs, dairy products and meat in their fresh and unprocessed forms.

Choosing The Right Exercise For You The type of exercise you do all depends on you and what you like to do. What you hate doing, paying membership fees, and whether or not to buy equipment are all things you need to consider as well as answer.

If you choose something that you don't like to do, you aren't going to keep doing it for a long period of time. Give it some thought - if you don't like jogging, you aren't going to get up at 6 AM and go running. If you can't find something you like to do, choose something you hate the least, which will normally be walking.

Walking is great exercise, as it suits all levels of fitness. Anyone can start a walking program at any time, it's normally the intensity and duration that differs. Walking is also a social exercise, as it isn't difficult to find a training partner to chat with while you exercise. Walking with a partner will also make time go by faster.

day. Then, increase it by 5 minutes every 2 weeks. To make things more interesting, you should try walking a different course every few days. You can also roster a different friend to walk with you each day of the week.

If walking isn't your thing, then you may want to try a fitness center. They have loads of variety and normally have trainers on hand to answer any questions you may have. When you choose a fitness center, make sure that they give good service.

If they aren't willing to treat you well before you join, then they certainly won't after you join. You should also make sure that the equipment they use is well taken care of. It's easy to find out, as all you have to do is listen to the machines. If they squeak a lot or make noise, then chances are they aren't being taken care of.

If you still aren't sure what you should do, then you should look into golf or tennis.

No matter what exercise you choose, you should start at a low level of intensity and Both are good social activities in most areas, and you can even meet new friends. build it up over a period of weeks, which is essential to the longevity of your exer- Tennis is great for fitness although it isn't for someone who is just starting out. If cise program. If you start off too hard, you could end up with an injury which will you haven't exercised in a long time, then golf may be the best activity for you. require time off to get over.

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Business

Herbal Medicine Chest Building an herbal medicine chest takes some time and thought as to what size it needs to be and what you will be placing in it. There are many herbs out there, but take time to learn what each is for and don't take something if you don't need its healing value.

The first thing to do is make a list of the medicines and herbs you take on a daily basis and those you take when you need

Acne / BURDOCK

Brain Food / GINKO

Colds and Flu / ECHINACEA

Eyes / BILLBERRY

them.

Make a note of your symptoms, what works to help them, and what you might need to ask your doctor about taking them. Also, try to list if they are elixirs, tinctures, or tablets. Some herbs run by season and some you can get year round.

ple don't know enough about the herb, and it actually makes them sicker. Read the labels carefully. Discuss side effects and if the doctor tells you not to take the specific herb, then don't. It may lead to more problems down the road for your health.

Some doctors don't like their patients using herbal remedies. Sometimes peo-

How much to take also needs to be addressed. Discuss the dosages with your

Cleanse and Detox / MILK THISTLE

Breathe Easy / LICORICE

Cough Calmer / EUCALYPTUS

Migraines / FEVERFEW

Arthritis: DEVIL’S CLAW

Calming Agent and Insomnia / VALARIAN

Depression / ST. JOHN’S WART

Nausea / GINGER

doctor and obtain a herb guide to look up anything you don't know. Being a well informed patient helps you and your doctor take great care of your health.

Blood Purification: DANDELION

Circulation / HAWTHORNE BERRIES

Digestion / PEPERMINT

Stress / KAVA KAVA

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EATING HEALTHY

Combining Food to Control Diabetes and Reduce Obesity *Vegetables *Beans *Dairy Products *Bread *Grains To reduce blood sugars and lose weight, a diet where carbohydrates are counted and controlled is necessary. Depending on your weight and height your dietician will provide you with a number of carbohydrates that you can have at each meal. Some carbohydrates are better choices than others; choose fresh and whole wheat whenever possible.

Choosing carbohydrates that are high in fiber can help to reduce your blood glucose levels and will keep you feeling full for longer. Higher fiber content allows you to eat more an item without suffering the consequences later on.

At each meal, a small amount of protein will help counter-act the carbohydrate’s affect of raising blood sugars. Protein will also sustain you longer and you will not be hungry as quickly if you did not have protein at one of your meals or for snack. Choose high-quality protein that is not fried. Remove excess fat when it is possible such as chicken skin before eating.

As a diabetic who is trying to lose weight, it is not only important what you eat and how much but what you eat together too. Foods react differently together and for optimal performance and the best affect on your blood glucose level there are a few guidelines that should Following a healthy eating plan with the correct number of carbohydrates at each meal combine with a protein can help you lose weight and manage your diabetes. Make time for exerbe followed. cising in your week too and you are sure to lose weight and have more energy.

At each meal you should have a combination of carbohydrates and protein and you can have fat in moderation. The majority of the foods a diabetic will eat fall under the carbohydrate category, carbohydrates can be found in: *Fruits

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