Spinning Plates: Working Mothers in 2012

As I accept this exciting opportunity to write and be connected to other mothers in the community I think to myself, will this be the straw that breaks the camel’s back?  Then I work through that, take a breath, and allow myself to enjoy the excitement that new opportunities bring.

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Eye Health: There is no perception without attention.

Optics have been studied for a millennia and as the ancient Greeks taught us, the process of seeing is not an isolated function of the eyes, but a dynamic action of the mind. Such a sophisticated statement in more primitive times, and yet more emphasis is still being placed on 20/20 sight than on how we process our world.

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Steps for Eating Healthy in the New Year

When setting a new goal, I believe in stating my intentions rather than making a resolution.  By stating my intention, and repeating it over and over, my behavior will actually begin to change in a way that supports my intention.  For instance try this:  My NY’s resolution is to lose 10 pounds by March.  In your mind, what does that conjure up?  Maybe you envision, hours of gym time or maybe plain tasteless food? Do you think about all the treats you can’t have? Now try this:  I intend on eating healthier in 2012.  How do these words make you feel?  Better, I bet!!!  So let’s all say it: “I intend on eating healthier in 2012!” and here are some tips on how to do it!

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CranioSacral Therapy for Children: A Holistic Approach Promoting Balance, Relaxation and Neurological Function

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, restorative, manual therapy modality that enhances brain and nervous system function, decreases stress, strengthens the immune system response, improves organ and cellular function, increases circulation, and brings the body back to homeostasis. Imagine that a computer is lagging, freezing and not processing smoothly.  When you defragment the computer it restores to its efficient capability.  Our central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is the master computer of the body.  We, too, need to “defragment” to restore and rebalance to function more efficiently.  But we are not computers.  Humans also have emotional and spiritual components to happiness and health.  When we are emotionally, spiritually and physically balanced, we feel and think better and feel lighter.  CranioSacral Therapy melts resistance, eases the flow of life and empowers participants to be healthy, happy and successful.

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Attitude of Gratitude

Thanksgiving time always reminds me of a time to give thanks for all that we have. It is a time where families and friends gather together and give thanks for everything they have in their lives. We take the time to actually think about the wonderful people and things we are blessed with. We are grateful for our children, our Moms and Dads, the special people in our lives, our homes, our careers, our health, etc. The list goes on and on. Wouldn't it be great if we could remember to have that Attitude of Gratitude no matter what time of year it is.

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Focusing on the Positive

OMG……….The holidays are coming.  It’s already October, the leaves are changing, Halloween is almost here and the kids are finally settled in school and into a routine.  The holidays are a great time for families to gather and bond in a loving way.  However, some have not had such positive holiday experiences and depending on your past circumstances will determine how you view the holidays.  The holidays can bring up some unwanted memories. Some have lost loved ones so the holidays can seem even more difficult.  The holidays can be a stressful time.  Sometimes it is our thoughts about the holidays that create this stressful time.  Our thoughts create our reality. 

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Choosing Healthy Fats

For years, it’s been preached to us the benefits of a low-fat diet. We’ve been told that reducing the amount of fat we eat is the key to losing weight, managing cholesterol, and preventing health problems. But when it comes to your mental and physical health, simply “cutting the fat” just doesn’t cut it.

Research shows that, more than the total amount of fat in your diet, it’s the types of fat you eat that really matter. Bad fats increase your cholesterol and your risk of certain diseases, while good fats have the opposite effect, protecting your heart and supporting overall health. In fact, good fats—such as omega-3 fats—are absolutely essential not only to your physical health but your emotional well-being.

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Back to School Supplies checklist: Don’t forget the Dentist.

You’ve picked up the grade supply list from your school. They have everything your child needs to get started for the new school year. You may even have gotten a letter sent home to update annual health forms. But, where is the reminder to visit the dentist? Your teeth are an important part of your health, a necessary part of hygiene and need to be protected.

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Summer Temptations

Summer is filled with so many fun opportunities to get outdoors and relax.  However, the summer months can bring on new food temptations that are difficult to fight.  Vacations, ball games, amusement parks and maybe even bi-weekly visits to the local ice cream parlor.  This is life!!  This is summer!!  Indulging and enjoying these summer treats should be part of the fun.   But there are ways we can still enjoy all the summer fun and treats without sacrificing our health and our waistlines!  Plan ahead!   Tempting foods are harder to resist when you don’t have a plan.  If you get too hungry at an event it can be very easy to fall for the foods high in fats and sugars.  That’s why it is a good idea to map things out first.

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What does GMO mean?

You may have seen products bearing the label "GMO-free" or "contains only non-GMO ingredients." The acronym GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms, which refers to any food product that has been altered at the gene level. Genetically engineered, genetically altered or manipulated are also common terms. For centuries farmers have been crossbreeding different species of plants to create plants that produce heartier, better tasting, or more beautiful crops. However, the type of genetic engineering of foods that has caused much concern around the world is vastly different.

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Be Kind to Your Heart!

February is National Heart Month.  Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women.

In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.  I want you to think about your heart and keeping it healthy! No one cares more about your heart than The American Heart Association.  Their new national goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by the year 2020.  The American Heart Association has defined what it means to have ideal cardiovascular health, identifying seven health and behavior factors that impact health and quality of life.  These are known as “Life’s Simple 7”.  I’ve highlighted them for you below.  For more information on how you can get and stay “Heart Healthy” please visit the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

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Create a Vision Map

Happy New Year!  The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over and most people right about now are settling in to the next few cold winter months recovering from the partying, eating, overextending that they may have done during the holiday season.  It sure feels good to relax with a simpler schedule.  Although it may feel like spring is a long way off, the truth is that it will be here before we know it.  Winter is a wonderful time to create for the new beginnings of spring.  Now is the time to plant the seeds for your life’s new creations.  

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Holiday Nutrition Strategies

Plan ahead

Plan your holiday healthy eating and indulgences but keep the plan realistic. Make weight maintenance, not weight loss, your goal. Think about the situations you'll face and what you can do to minimize the damage. Planning is key to enjoying indulgences wisely without gorging yourself or throwing your healthy habits out the window.
Make dietary adjustments
If you know you'll be attending a holiday party, for example, adjust your eating accordingly, or put in a little extra time at the gym. However, avoid skipping meals. If you allow yourself to become too hungry, your self-control will falter. You can also experiment with healthier versions of your favorite holiday foods.

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Lice Awareness

Back to school means new teachers, a different schedule, reuniting with classmates, and homework, however, the new school year can also be a prime time for the possibility of “head lice.” Here is a list of signs that might indicate that your child has head lice.

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Chia Seeds

You know the cute little Chia Pets that seem to pop up every year around the holiday time. Spread the seeds, water, and watch them grow “hair” over a few short weeks. The hair is actually the sprouts of the chia seed. Yes, they’re edible, though I’m not sure I’d want to eat the ones grown on one of those clay figurines.

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It’s Halloween! And guess what?

Its not just candy that gives you cavities.

 

You need three things to get a dental cavity (dental decay):

1. Bacteria in the form of plaque — the whitish looking thing you see on your teeth,

2. An acidic environment — which occurs when the bacteria acts on carbohydrates, and

3. A susceptible host.

 

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Slow Down!!

Are you a lightning-quick eater or do you dine leisurely like many other cultures? The answer may play a role in your weight. A new study released in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that people who chew their food more – 40 times as opposed to the typical 15 times – consume 12% less calories. Less calories in means more weight lost.

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Surrender

The summer is over and school begins.  With that comes the impossible schedules, homework, activities and endless to do’s.  As Mom’s we often feel totally stressed out and off balance.  A good way to combat this situation is to surrender.  Yes, I mean surrender, let go-but definitely not give up.

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Make Your Summer Meaningful

Summer is finally here.  School is over.  Thank God.  Final exams, end of year parties, and state tests are done.  The new summer schedule has taken shape and your children are more than likely feeling good.  The stress level has dropped dramatically and your children no longer need the same degree of support from you.  It’s time to kick back and start to enjoy.  Now’s the time to take advantage of this time before September and the crazy schedule begins again.  Make your summer meaningful to you by doing something you have always wanted to do but have felt too busy or guilty to do.  The summer will be over in eight weeks and you will wonder where it went. 

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Sip the Nectar- Yoga & Health Inspiration

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