In today's busy, hectic world, eating on the run, especially at lunch time, has become normal for many working people. Having worked jobs that have no designated lunch hour, requiring me to eat meals on a catch-as-catch-can basis, I had to learn to eat quickly or risk not having time to eat at all. A coworker of mine in the hotel industry once said that it doesn't matter if you eat fast or slow, it all goes the same place and does the same thing. This is a myth.
After years of "efficiency eating" I finally realized the error in
Archive for May, 2010
Qi Gong for Health
Qi Gong has been practiced in China for over 4000 years to promote health and well being. Its name indicates its function: qi is the body’s vital energy which flows through internal channels called meridians, and gong is a series of movements. It is believed that when qi flow is interrupted, the body suffers illness. So, Qi Gong is a form of exercise to help promote the flow of qi through the body. One of the primary benefits of Qi Gong is its ability to aid in digestion. When the body is not
Hummus
I love hummus. I love hummus on pita, I love hummus on chips, I love hummus as a substitute to butter, I love hummus right off the spoon, I love hummus for lunch, dinner, and sometimes even breakfast. Basically, I. Love. Hummus.
That being said, I used to snack on hummus because I love the flavor and the consistency of it. I justified my snacking by telling myself that it was a healthy snack. Of course, it is a healthy choice in comparison to potato chips, but as I was casually reading the nutrition facts on the tub, I started
That being said, I used to snack on hummus because I love the flavor and the consistency of it. I justified my snacking by telling myself that it was a healthy snack. Of course, it is a healthy choice in comparison to potato chips, but as I was casually reading the nutrition facts on the tub, I started
Meditation for Motivation
Obesity is not a fashion faux pas; it is a health hazard, and people dealing with obesity issues should not be driven by shame to try to achieve some idealistic image goal. Media should motivate toward better health and longer life. Once we understand the real goals, the journey becomes a little less daunting. By now, we are all aware of the basics: eat less, exercise more. Still, weight loss requires levels of motivation and dedication that many people feel they are not able to achieve on their own.
The single most important tool for promoting better health is the mind, and
The single most important tool for promoting better health is the mind, and
Smile Therapy
Everybody has bad days, but frequent, recurrent blue moods can signify a more serious condition. Arthritis and depression often go hand in hand. When you are in pain, it is difficult to keep a constant positive outlook, especially when the cause is a degenerative, debilitating condition like arthritis. Mental and emotional stress often manifests itself in the body physically so depression can exacerbate pain.
One of the main reasons arthritis and depression are commonly linked is that people with arthritis tend to stop doing things they enjoy, like walking, biking, swimming, golfing, gardening, etc., because they think
One of the main reasons arthritis and depression are commonly linked is that people with arthritis tend to stop doing things they enjoy, like walking, biking, swimming, golfing, gardening, etc., because they think
