Tag Archives: wellness

May 24

Great Weight Loss Solution

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Check-out “Crave One Add Two” from Prevention.com. It is one of my favorite simple ways to lose weight.

And it is not a gimmick.

http://www.prevention.com/health/weight-loss/diets-getting-started/foods-cravings-weight-loss-program/article/aecf68f271903110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/

Basically, when you eat, including snacks, you eat 3 things, one of which is a protein. Check out the article. Originally, a nutritionist wanted her clients to eat more variety. But, when they tried this, they also lost weight.

-Glenn :)

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Feb 11

Cancer Resources and Prevention

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A while back, I viewed the movie, Crazy Sexy Cancer,  by Kriss Carr. I thought it was really interesting;  she changed her lifestyle to survive cancer. (She also fell in love and married her  cameraman. Cool!) (I think I should make a movie on a different subject; I will need a camera-women! LOL.)  

A really memorable statement that she makes is, Food is your Medicine. I have been keeping this in mind as I try to improve my own diet. If I am willing to  pay $5 for a desert, I certainly can pay a bit more for better quality and healthier foods.

Kriss Carr has also written books and has a website and blog.

Additionally,  I really like the book, Anticancer,  by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD. The author, also a cancer survivor, has written about foods and habits that can help one to survive cancer or prevent it. An updated edition has just recently been released. 

And I really like the book, Healthy at 100, by John Robbins. It looks at the diets and habits of the longest living peoples on Earth. (See also,  The Blue Zones, by Dan Buettner and www.bluezones.com)

Check-out:

www.crazysexycancer.com 

www.anticancerways.com 

 www.healthyat100.org

For information on healthy eating, see Dr. Weil’s Anti-inflammatory Food Pyramid:
www.drweil.com/drw/u/PAG00361/anti-inflammatory-food-pyramid.html

The “You” books by Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen. (see www.DoctorOz.com)

For information on relaxation and meditation, see

Dr Weil: www.DrWeil.com

Benson Mind Body Medical Institute: www.mgh.harvard.edu/bhi/ and www.relaxationresponse.org.

Center for Mindfulness at U Mass Medical Center, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, phD: www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx
There are Mind Body Stress Reduction Programs across the country: www.umassmed.edu/cfm/mbsr.

Guided imagery CDs: www.HealthJourneys.com

Books by Dean Ornish, MD. Website:  www.pmri.org.

The Book, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, by Martha Davis et al. 

New Harbinger Publications publishes books on related subjects: www.newharbinger.com.

Book: The Kind Diet, by Alicia Silverstone.

There are more health and wellness resources (including cancer resources,) resources for going green, and resources for helping others on my websites: www.GlennIsGreen.com and www.GlennIsHere.com.

(Note: This information is for educational purposes only; it is not a substitute for professional medical guidance, etc.)

Be well.

-Glenn :)

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Feb 11

Cold Hands and Feet

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These days, my fingers have been quite cold. I bought an inexpensive Temperature Biofeedback device.

You take the digital thermometer (looks like a small clock) and it has a a cord. One end of the cord hooks into the thermometer and the other end of the  cord has a sensor that you tape to your finger.  As you relax, more blood flows to the area and your fingers warm-up. The machine doesn’t do it, you do it!
It is really cool as you watch the temperature rise as your fingers warm-up.  And though I have only used it a few times, my fingers seem to stay warm for an extended period of time.

I also think that using imagery can be helpful. Imagine your fingers or toes soaking in warm water or similar imagery.

Check-out the following for more helpful tips: 

 www.PeoplesPharmacy.com

www.DrWeil.com

www.MayoClinic.com

This information is for educational purposes only!

-Glenn :)

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www.GlennIsGreen.com

Oct 14

The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone

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The Book,  The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet by Alicia Silverstone, has just been released.  (See Also Her Website: www.TheKindLife.com) You will recognize the author from her movies. She is a Vegan, eating no animal products. 

The book provides arguments/evidence for becoming a vegan and it has recipes for vegan cooking.  Additionally, it looks at the environmental and social impact of carnivorous eating, while mentioning  different doctors who have been pioneers in researching dietary change and health.

I really like this book  because I am trying to learn more about vegetarian eating and edging closer and closer to becoming a vegetarian.  Additionally, I found it really useful to learn more about foods that I am not so familiar with, such as tempeh, and how to prepare it.  

Even if you aren’t trying to become a vegan or vegetarian, I think you will find the book useful to help you add more vegetarian meals, fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your menu; a recommendation that is widely given by even mainstream health advocates. Small changes, over time, can make a big difference.

I have included resources on my website, www.GlennIsGreen.com  going green, helping others & health and wellness:

http://glennisgreen.com/Go-Green-Resources.html
http://glennisgreen.com/Help-Others.html
http://glennisgreen.com/Wellness-and-Health.html

And of course, if you want to buy green products, my website: www.GlennIsGreen.com, offers links to  a wide selection of  eco-friendly products,  including organic cotton clothing,  gluten free and natural  cosmetics,  jewelry, green website hosting, green cleaning products. stainless steel water bottles, reusable bags, alternatives to plastic bags and a lot more.

So, Go Green. Be Earth Friendly. Every Step Counts. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. And check-out, www.GlennIsGreen.com.

Have A Nice Day!

-Glenn :)

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Sep 03

Starting to Relax

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It only takes a moment to start on the path of relaxation.  A moment of paying attention to your breathe,  and you have taken that step. To meditate, you focus on something (a word, a sound, your breathing, etc.) and when your mind wanders, you just return your focus back to your focus object. 

I think if we incorporated meditation and similar techniques into our health care system, we would be healthier and happier.

For more information, see  http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7392433 (from ABC News, an interview with Herbert Benson, MD and see his books, The Relaxation Response, etc.)

Additionally, there are other resources on my websites:

http://www.glennishere.com/Wellness-Resources-And-More.html

or

http://glennisgreen.com/Wellness-Resources-And-More.html

-Glenn :)

(this information is for educational purposes only; not a substitute for professional guidance (medical, legal, etc.)Please do not meditate while driving or other similar activities.)

Sep 01

The Alexander Technique

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I went the other day for a session of the Alexander Technique.  It begins with the importance of where the head and spine meet. The idea is that we need to get out of our way and let the bodies natural balance  re-emerge.  It is great for posture, but also learning to sit, stand, move in a way that reduces the stress on your bones, spine and joints.  It is used by Actors, Dancers, Musicians, Sufferers of Back Pain and Many Others.  

Check-it-out:

www.alexandertechnique.com

http://www.ati-net.com/

www.acatnyc.org/

For more wellness resources:

http://www.glennishere.com/Wellness-Resources-And-More.html

http://www.glennisgreen.com/Wellness-Resources-And-More.html

-Glenn

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www.Glennisgreen.com (Green, Eco-Friendly Products)

This info is for educational purposes only; not a substitute for professional  guidance (medical, financial, legal, etc.)

Apr 18

Find Eco-Friendly, Green Products that are really, “Green”

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These days, green (Earth-Friendly) products are quite popular.  But, are the products that are being sold, really “green?”

Are the materials used really eco-friendly?  What is in that cleaner? How about the packaging? Who makes the product?

These and many more questions come to mind.

I have a website, www.GlennIsGreen.com.

I have tried to find companies that care and truly “green” products.

So, check-out my website, www.GlennIsGreen.com. (Your suggestions and opinions are most welcome.)

Natural Cleaners.  Natural Cosmetics. Eco-Friendly Website Hosting. Jewelry. Baby Care. Organic Cotton Clothing. Reusable Bags.  School and Office Supplies.  Laptop Computer Bags.  And More…

I also have green resources and wellness resources listed.

Thanks for Helping My Business to Grow.  (I want to keep it going!!)

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Go Green. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Every Step Counts.

Have a good day.

-Glenn :)

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Apr 13

Home Remedies

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I really like home remedies, such as shown on PeoplesPharmacy.com

I really like drinking tea. Green Tea with Mint and fresh ginger. White Tea. Oolong Tea and Black Tea.

Growing-up I didn’t like tea or yogurt.

Now, I drink tea all the time and eat yogurt all the time.

And I like Kefir.

For more wellness resources: go to www.GlennIsHere.com (click-on the wellness resources)

-Glenn  :)

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Feb 03

Weight Loss and Healthy Eating

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One of the easiest ways to lose weight that I have found, comes from the article at Prevention.com called,  “Crave One, Add Two,”  written by Selene Yeager. (The article is based on the ideas of Karen Beerbower, RD and her book,  Setting Places.) 

Basically, whenever you eat you have three things, one of which must be a protein.  This includes when you decide to snack and when you decide to go back for seconds. The only exception is that you may have desert within 15 minutes of a meal.  So, let’s say you have a snack of some yogurt (protein) and crackers and some apple. You want more crackers; however, you must also have more the other components, one which must be a protein.

The nutritionist who started this said she did it to encouragee her clients to eat more variety. But, she found they also started losing weight by following this.

I found this really helpful and a good way to plan a meal.

Here is the link for the article on Prevention.com  http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/crave-one-add-two/aecf68f271903110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/weight.loss/strategies.for.success/diet.basics  

Hope this helps!

For more info on healthy eating and other wellness resources, visit: http://glennishere.com/Page5.html.

-Glenn :)    GlennIsHere.com  GlennIsGreen.com  

(The above information isn’t a substitute for professional guidance (medical, etc.))

Jan 10

Back, Neck or Muscle Pain

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I am not in the medical profession, but several years ago, as a result of musculoskeletal problems and pain, I went to a physical therapist who was also a Feldenkrais Practitioner. It was really helpful to me. So, if you are experiencing neck pain, back pain or other musculoskeletal problems, you might look into the following: The Feldenkrais Technique, The Alexander Technique, Trager Work, and Techniques done by Doctors of Osteopathy. 

-Glenn :)

(Note: The above information is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for proper medical guidance.)