Mindful Book Review ~ 10 Day Ayurveda Detox: Achieve Optimal Health & Wellbeing e-Guide

Start the New Year off right with tips from Christaine Erspamer in her "how to detox guide!

"A Guide to Ayurvedic Cleansing for Optimal Health & Wellbeing" by Christiane Erspamer, LMT, RYT

                                    

Book Review by Wiesje Brion, Chief Editor

What good is a healthy regime without our cleanse?!

This book is so easy to read, even for beginners. Christiane offers some great pointers on how to prepare your body for the cleanse and I love that it gives you a step by step guide to the cleanse process from beginning to end. This book is complete with recipes specifically for your ten day cleanse. It can't get any easier than this without the author coming to your door and doing it for you!


The other great benefit to this guide is that it is online. You can read it on your reader or copy it to PDF and even print it out. Perfect for those of us learning on-the-go types!


This e-book is so inexpensive that you could buy a few as gifts for your closest loved ones.

Buy it today!

Why Cleanse?

Guest Author; Melinda Baxter

Everywhere you turn these days there is information to be had and products to be purchased for cleansing. Most of instinctively realize that a cleanse could be a good thing for us. Most of us eat too much sugar and processed foods and drink more alcohol than is recommended by the FDA. So what does a cleanse actually accomplish and should you do one? I’ve done a myriad of cleanses personally so I know what I like to offer as a Health Coach. For me a cleanse is a way to calm inflammation in the body first and foremost. Many of us have inflammation in our bodies that we can’t necessarily feel. Systemic inflammation is the precursor to so many modern diseases ranging from Cancer to M.S. By reducing inflammatory foods our body can begin to repair itself and heal systems that are being taxed by the inflammation. A primary system that becomes damaged by our lifestyles and diets is the digestive system. Doing a whole foods based cleanse that allows you to eat and not starve but still reduce inflammation and reduce or remove negative symptoms is a lovely gift to your body!

January Cleanse: https://m.facebook.com/events/342569729218325


Melinda Baxter is a CHHC, CYT, LMT, FDN practicing in Woolwich, ME. To learn more about her and her cleanses please go to www.melindabaxter.com.

Do you struggle with your weight and don’t know why?

 Dosha Quiz

Guest Author; Claudia Richey

This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my practice.

Weight issues and obesity have become an epidemic in our hemisphere. Most weight loss programs are a band aid that delivers a temporary fix with results that won’t last.

Yet your soul already knows there is a better solution to the problem.

Introducing Ayurveda. This ancient healing system from India has identified that there are different body types which react differently to food, lifestyle, and surroundings. Each of these body types, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, gain weight for different reasons, carry it in different areas of their body, and have different challenges in maintaining a healthy weight.

The Vata type, when unbalanced, tends to carry more weight around the hips, thighs, and lower abs. Pitta puts it on evenly, where as Kapha tends to gain it all round the torso and midsection.

Each of these types responds to different dietary measures, there is no one-fits-all approach.

Someone aiming to achieve a healthy body weight should follow a clean diet of fresh and easy to digest foods, including warm soups, stews and porridges. Avoiding processed food is just as important as getting nutrients from vibrant fresh fruits and vegetables every day.

To activate healthy digestion and a sluggish metabolism, try this tea that’s appropriate for all three Dosha Types:

Boil one liter of water with 1 tsp each crushed Fennel, Cumin and Coriander seed. Add 2-3 pieces of thinly sliced fresh Ginger. Let the tea simmer for ten minutes. Remove from heat and add Green Tea, 1 teabag or 1 tsp lose tea. Let steep for another 5 minutes, then fill your tea into a thermos and sip throughout the day.

Finding and maintaining your ideal body weight doesn’t have to be a struggle. Knowing your body and who you are plays a big role in your success.

Use your challenges and turn them into an enjoyable journey to discovering yourself!

By Claudia Richey, AWC, R.PT., R.AT., NWS, RYT

http://www.doshafit.com

Take the Dosha quiz to begin your path to a new you! 

Dosha Quiz

9 Tricks to Stop Worrying As Much

 Guest Author, Sandy Getzky

Worrying is a normal response to stress, but normal doesn't always mean it’s harmless. Spending too much time in this state of mind can lead you down the road to anxiety and cause a number of health issues. You could end up getting sick more often, getting less sleep and eating too much or too little. Thankfully, there are several ways for you to stop yourself from worrying so much.

Try these tips to keep the worrying at bay and start feeling calmer and more in control:

Practice mindfulness: 

This basically boils down to being more aware of your thoughts. Although this might sound like encouragement to continue worrying, it actually means that you passively let the thoughts go through your mind without letting them get to you.

Schedule time to worry:

Give yourself 30 minutes a day to focus on what’s bothering you, no matter how big or small those worries are. Whether it’s a fight with a friend, a big project at work or a bad case toenail fungus, don’t let those worries intrude on your thoughts at any other time of the day. During your worry session, come up with solutions to handle your problems.

Put it in writing:

Jot down your troubles on paper instead of leaving them floating around in your head. Being able to see your worries written out can help you deal with them more effectively. 

Say “om”: 

Set aside time for meditation on a daily basis. Meditating helps you feel less anxious and can help you worry less.

Give yourself a break:

Striving to live healthy is a noble goal, but don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t always do it. Skipping a workout session or eating an unhealthy snack on occasion isn't something to worry about. 

Don’t worry about worrying: 

You can’t always help feeling worried, and dwelling on the fact that you’re worrying isn’t going to help. Trying to stop yourself from doing any kind of worrying could actually backfire and make you more anxious.

Take technological timeouts:

Resist the urge to check your phone, email and social media sites several times throughout the day. Stay unplugged by doing something else, like going outside, taking a nap or reading a book instead.

Get physically active:

Doing a workout is a great way to ease anxiety and stay healthy. Exercise causes your brain to release more of the “feel good” chemical called serotonin.

Us your hands: 

If you tend to worry about serious issues or a traumatic event from your past, keeping your hands busy could prevent these thoughts from taking over your brain.

If doing all of the above seems overwhelming, just pick a few tips that appeal to you the most. You might find that your worries slip away more from practicing one of these tricks, or it might take a few to help you feel less anxious on a regular basis. Just remember that your goal is to worry less overall, not stop entirely. A little bit of worry can be a good thing if it makes you more productive at tackling problems.

The author Sandy Getzky is an associate editor at ProveMyMeds, a public health and education start-up focused on producing helpful resources concerning the treatment of common ailments.

The Pill Problem

 How to Protect Your Health from the Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives by Ross Pelton, R.Ph., CCN The Natural Pharmacist

The extensive list of side effects are unreal! Are we really leaving our health into the hands of pharmacists who only have their pockets as their priority rather than genuine interest in health?!

Know your body and know the truth
Side effect come in subtle waves or as obvious symptoms. Pay attention to how you feel, your body has your best interest as homeostasis is its ultimate job. Discuss with your physician the side effects that you notice, which may be the just the information your physician needs to determine if the medication you are prescribed is right for you. Health issues to be aware of may consist of:

• Fatigue
• Blood Clots
• Birth Defects

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To learn more order your copy of The Pill Problem today! 
The book gives you the information you need to make the best decisions on oral contraceptives. Ask yourself, do I really need these pills? Are there alternatives? Many times alternatives are immediate and have less side effects if any. Be mindful of what you put in your body, many drugs made by pharmaceutical companies are actually more harmful and only cover up annoying symptoms. The idea that you can be cured by a pill is false. Of course there are some cases that medication is necessary in this case, if alternative medications such as Naturopathic, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and other options are not helpful then synthetic alopathic pharmaceuticals may be in order. It is in your best interest to get as many physician opinions as possible, be sure to let your primary Doctor know before you plan to change your prescription plan. 

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Here are a few links recommended by Ross Pelton. He is a great resource, and invites you to read these articles about some of the side effects associated with birth control pills. His goal is to educate women about the side effects of birth control pills and to let you know that there are some effective things that can be done to prevent these problems.

1) Birth control pills & depression

2) Sexual side effects of birth control pills

3) Increased risk of birth defects

4) Low energy

5) Insomnia


Connect with Ross Pelton  rosspelton@naturalpharmacist.net

* Disclaimer: This information is strictly educational. Mindful Magazine, www.mindfulmag.com, employees, and guest authors do not have an opinion on your heal and how you handle it, nor do we take responsibility for your actions and how you interpret this book review. It is always in your best interest to discuss your health plan with your physician. 

Healthy Body Healthy Mind

You might be surprised to know that living healthy is what we do and what we don't do throughout the day. You might not. However, finding what that is may be frustrating for many.

A lot of what we've been told from the fitness industry changes over time. Why is this? Could this be that what works for one person simply does not for another? We as humans were are not created by one little cookie cutter; the same in all aspects. Determining your special needs is tricky, and can be done.

Ayurveda

An ancient mind, body and spirit way of life. A healthy way of life. Have you hear of Ayurveda? What does this mean to you? These ancient Ayurvedic secrets have not really been a secret, but they have been misunderstood for thousands of years. In this time and culture we are more accepting of possibly unusual and forgotten rituals of healing. After all, each new generation thinks they know best. In some case of advancement this may be true but lets not throw away everything our fore fathers and mothers researched and practiced! Here is a test that will help determine your body type, Dosha Test.

Weight-Loss

The unforgiving word. Those who have tried to lose it have found it again and again. Its a stubborn part of our past pains we don't want to hold on to and yet we can't seem to stop indulging in its desires. I have a secret, well actually Claudia Richey has some secrets to share with you about "never having to diet again"! Yes, I said it! She has recently created a program that incorporates all the secrets of the fitness industry, ancient healthy lifestyles from Chinese Medicine to Ayurveda and so much more. She has really made it all quite easy to understand and to follow. Stop trying to figure it all out and follow Claudia's guidance. She knows what she's doing.

Breaking Free

It's your choice. Break free!

Listen to this recorded call. If this doesn't convince you I don't know what will. Maybe a call from Claudia Richey will do the trick.

Here is the link for her intro call Breaking Free. You will need to register with your email address to get access to the call recording.

Oh, and those who sign-up for her program by May 10 can receive the generous discount of $90 off. Register any time there after at the regular price.

Source:

Breaking Free Intro Call

Breaking Free Program

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Refusing to FAIL! Janette's Journey

Janette's Weight Loss Story of Health and Wellness

 “My heaviest weight was 408 pounds. I stayed away from the scale for many years, but I knew I had to find out exactly where I was starting. I believe that my weight gain was related to the many tragic losses I experienced in my life. I lost my older and only sister, little brother, father and mother. I became an emotional eater and I ran to food for comfort. I remember feeling like I was literally going to eat myself to death. I did not have a stop button. I felt this way for many years. I could not distinguish the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger. My weight at that time represented all the pain I felt internally; in retrospect it was a symptom to deeper issues.

I embarked on this weight loss journey many times before, but after many failures I tried again. A heavier person has a different experience than that of individuals viewed as normal or average weight. And in most cases the feedback from others may lead to overeating, especially for those who are emotional eaters as I once was. I often tell individuals who battle with emotional eating to take it 1 step at a time, 1 healthy choice at a time, and 1 pound at a time. My motivations for losing weight were many. I was tired of merely existing. I wanted to live. I wanted to fit into booths in restaurants. I did not want to worry whether I could fit into a classroom desk or not; nor how far from class I had to walk to my car. I wanted to play with my children without getting winded or saying maybe later. I wanted to walk and not worry about constant back pain. 

 

 

I lost weight by totally changing my eating habits. I started by calorie counted and later began to watch my sugar, carbohydrate and sodium intake. I generally consume lean meats, fruits and veggies. I drastically limited any processed foods. I drink a gallon of water each day and I exercise 4 to 6 times a week; anywhere from 1 to 3 hours a day. I did not have a trainer or surgery. My diet is what I created for myself.

My breaking point was March 2011, when I received a seat belt ticket because I was too large to buckle up. I would not have believed this was possible if I had not done it myself. Today I am 175lbs; that is a 233lb loss. I think it is amazing what the body can do once you believe it is possible; I want to encourage others to not stop. You must keep going, keep trying, and never give up!”

— By Janette Colantonio

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Janette, thank you for sharing your story with the world. You are truly an inspiration to so many!

 

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Are you HOOPING to lose weight this season?

HOOPING IS A GREAT WAY TO STAY FIT!

Read about a pioneering entrepreneur taking charge of her life and inspiring others to be fit while having fun. 














Phat Hoops started in 2010 building and selling weighted sport hoops in Clark County.  Since then they have grown and now are a part of many organizations to help get everyone hooping in our community.  From sponsoring the hoop contest at the Clark County Fair to working with Young Women in Action, they have dedicated themselves to helping others lose inches and have fun doing it!  A Phat Hoop is a great addition to your exercise program. You can use it as part of an overall fitness program, to add variety to your workouts, or simply as a fun way to get more active.  Phat Hoops are bigger and heavier than traditional hoops.  This makes it easier to keep going and gives you the ability to do it for a longer period of time. Hooping is a low intensity workout that burns about 200 calories in 30 minutes and allows you to have fun while losing excess inches!  No more crunches and sit-ups that could strain your back and your neck.

Here are just a few more of the benefits:

Tones Muscles

Because your muscles must be in constant motion to keep the hoop moving, hooping is an easy way to tone and strengthen the muscles in the abdomen, hips and legs. Phat Hoops are larger, weighted hoops with more resistance to strengthen muscles faster.

Builds Coordination

In order to keep a Phat Hoop moving, you must move in a steady rhythm with good timing. Using a Phat Hoop may seem challenging at first, but the more you do it the easier it becomes as your coordination increases.

Fun Activity

One of the best benefits of hooping is that it is just plain fun. Using a hoop is a great way for adults to reconnect with their inner child and play. You can hoop to music or with others to make it even more enjoyable.

Learn more about how to get your custom made hoop – sports colors to school colors. Get creative!

Phat Hoops

www.phathoops.com

Become a fan on Facebook

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Happy Hooping!

Trina Latshaw 

360-597-8453

Ancient Healing

Part I

Many ancient cultures have been know to pass down their healing rituals verbally from generation to generation. If there was written knowledge it had been destroyed by the process of nature or the destruction of man. Rarely has there been survival of the ancient secrets of time.  

Ayurveda is one of these ancient methods that has survived many wars and prejudices and natural disasters over thousands and thousands of years. Ayurveda is known as one of the oldest healing methods, if not the oldest know to modern man. Much of it's teachings are of holistic care. The word "Ayurveda" is a Sanskrit word meaning "Knowledge of Life". Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine that seeks to bring balance specific to each individual, instead of a generic fix. It is a practice of both curative and preventive measures, encouraging optimal physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It aims to prevent unnecessary suffering and encourages us to live a long, healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda ranges in healing philosophies from surgery to energy work and everything in between.

In fact there are eight branches of Ayurveda: 

1. Káyachikitsá ~ Internal Medicine: Focus is on the body, mind and soul connection as a whole. Psychosomatic theory recognizes that the mind can create illness in the body and vice versa.
2. Shálákya Tantra ~ Ears, Nose, and Throat: A study of approximately 72 eye diseases, surgical procedures for all eye disorders such as cataracts and eyelid diseases, and also diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. 
3. Vishagara–Vairodh ~ Tantra Toxicology: Pertains to air and water pollution, toxins in animals, minerals, vegetables, and epidemics, as well as study of their antidotes.
4. Kaumára Bhritya ~ Pediatrics: This branch of medicine focuses on prenatal and postnatal care of the baby and mother. Including the methods of conception, choosing the child’s gender, intelligence, constitution, childhood diseases, and midwifery.
5. Shalyá Tantra ~ Surgery: Yes, surgery has been in practice for thousands of years. It is not a recent practice although many old practices were lost or hidden. Allowing western medical philosophy to rebirth this practice. We are only touching the surface of what is in the ancient Ayurvedic practice.
6. Bhúta Vidyá ~ Psychiatry: This entire philosophy analyses the mind and it's diseases as well as the alterations with herbs, diet, yogic therapies of breathing and mantras, and even demonic possession.
7. Vájikarana ~ Aphrodisiacs: This is the branch of fertility, infertility, sexual energy, spiritual development and their common ground.
8. Rasáyana ~ Rejuvenation: The practice of prevention and longevity. In order to develop longevity, ethics and virtuous living must be embraced.

As you can see Ayurveda is a whole body, mind and soul practice. It is not a religion, although many times confused as such because of the connection with spirituality and medicine. 

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Mindful Wellness

Wellness in mind and body is like the pendulum affect. Your body is in constant homeostasis (a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group). Merriam-Webster* Living well isn't having luxuries money can buy, although it may seem as if it were easier if we just had this or that. Living well is being happy with what you do have and knowing what that is, is key.

We at Mindful want to guide you to wellness. Ask yourself, “What brings me back to balance?” Does a monthly massage get you back on track? Breathing in the clean air on a mountain top on a sunny day? Sand in your toes, maybe you can't go to the beach every weekend but you can make yourself a Zen garden in your yard. Maybe, you like to learn new things and have been dying to take a nutrition class but just keep putting it off. If going to the gym is your thing, make time for it. Sometimes, Space Clearing or Energy work is just what you need to start fresh.


Find what makes you; You on your very best day and remember to nurture that part of yourself with what ever it is that brings you balance. In doing so be mindful of change; mindful of change in the mind, in the body and all around you. How does season affect you? Do you need something different in the winter than in the summer? How about a warm soothing body treatment? A trip to the Chiropractor may be the trick to getting your health stable. Do you need to change your diet or supplement with herbal remedies? Knowing yourself may take a little mindfulness on your part but your body and mind will thank you for it. 

Remember what the flight attendants says just before take off … “secure your own mask before helping others.” Take care of yourself before you take care of others. This is true in life and will keep you at full strength. Give your body and mind what it needs and it will take care of you. You deserve that!