Archive for November 2011


Enhancing your mind-body-spirit connection can make for a happy holiday

November 29th, 2011 — 11:01am

This holiday season, instead of trying to perfect your fruitcake recipe, why not work on your mind-body-spirit connection? After all, working to achieve an optimal whole self is guaranteed to be more rewarding than a stale, chewy cake that someone may end up using as a doorstop.

However, you should know that it will take work. Luckily, there are a number of inspirational tips, techniques and tutorials offered by philosopher and trailblazer Ilchi Lee.

The author has a vast array of blogs, books and online videos that are aimed at helping people explore their minds, bodies and spirits. His techniques include yoga, tai chi, meditation, ongoing education and physical exercise that are all specially designed to help people connect their many aspects.

Know that you can help improve your family's holiday festivities by incorporating some of the things you learned while exploring the teachings of Lee. For instance, consider writing one of his inspirational quotes around the dinner table for people to discuss while they dine on the gourmet feast you prepared.

 

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Inspirational tips for children to get moving

November 18th, 2011 — 10:33am

Leading a sedentary lifestyle is one surefire way to develop excess body fat, poor cardiovascular health and a host of other chronic conditions. People have a tendency to stick with the habits they had in their youth, which makes inspirational tips for children of utmost importance.

Encouraging your kids to get more physical activity doesn't need to be a chore. In fact, it can be a fun activity that you can join them in.

Consider that they may think it is fun to take a hike, go swimming or play baseball every weekend. It can be a new family tradition that you all look forward to.

Additionally, when going out with your kids, try to park in far spots in the lot and favor stairs over escalators. These simple steps can make a big difference in the amount of physical activity your family gets, and they could become lifelong habits for your children.

Staying healthy with the seasons shouldn't be thought of as work. Rather, you should make physical activity fun and easy for your kids.

 

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Cooking classes can help kids stay healthy with nutrition

November 10th, 2011 — 11:12am

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S. and many other developed nations. As a result, efforts to curb this issue have been emerging in droves.

For instance, the Cooking with Kids program was developed as a way to get kids into cooking, educate them on fresh foods and teach them about different culinary traditions around the world in an effort to stave off junk or fast food consumption.

In a study on elementary school students, researchers from Colorado State University said the program shows promise so far. When speaking to students and teachers who participated in Cooking with Kids the researchers found that children gained knowledge about food and were more likely to enjoy cooking than their counterparts who did not engage in the initiative.

Staying healthy with nutrition is easy for people who enjoy cooking for themselves. This can help people avoid additives and excess sodium and fat that restaurant food often contains. Parents should instill these inspirational tips for living in their kids to steer them toward a healthy life.

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Staying healthy tips include calorie restriction

November 2nd, 2011 — 10:30am

Many people who read up on inspirational tips to lose weight know that cutting back on calorie consumption is a mainstay in dropping excess body fat. Now, researchers believe that it may also help stave off a number of age-related conditions.

Study authors from the University of Gothenburg conducted both a laboratory and a cell trial in order to reach their conclusions. Both investigations supported the notion that restricting calories while maintaining a steady intake of vitamins and minerals appears to slow the aging process.

"We are able to show that caloric restriction slows down aging by preventing an enzyme, peroxiredoxin, from being inactivated. This enzyme is also extremely important in counteracting damage to our genetic material," says Mikael Molin of the university's department of cell and molecular biology.

Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that overeating is one problem that has led modern society to its obesity epidemic, which harms the bodies and minds of millions. Staying healthy tips include eating only when one is hungry and getting plenty of exercise in order to keep the body free of harmful fat and toxins.

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