Quick Tips 4 U - Stop Cravings plus

Health:

Combine massage with aromatherapy and music to reduce your stress level by more than 50%.  A study done with emergency room nurses proved the value of music and aroma with massage.  Stress is one of the leading causes of illness.

Wealth:
The best store bargains are on the lower shelves of your supermarket.  Retailers place the most expensive items at eye level where we all look first.

Diet: 
Got cravings?  Eating habits are controlled by the subconscious mind. Control your thoughts and you can control your health and weight. A new brain study shows that thinking happy thoughts can help inhibit cravings.

Exercise:
Weight training in your usual workout routine tones your muscles which looks great and raises your basal metabolism...that causes you to burn more calories 24 hours a day. You'll even burn more calories while you're sleeping.

Spiritual:
"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."

--Siddartha Guatama Buddha

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Quick Tips 4U - September 17

Health: -         

         It’s been noted that Vitamin C can help us cope with stress.  Suggested healthy daily dose is 60 mil per day.  Found in citrus fruits and bell peppers among other fresh fruits and veggies.

 Wealth:    

        Use your internet search engines for “freebies” and also coupons.  You’ll be amazed at how much you can save. 

Beauty:-      

         Increase circulation of sagging skin by massaging in a firming cream.

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Exercise:    

        Walk in place while watching one of your favorite TV shows.  Add some arm movements for cardio health. 

Diet:    

      Pair carbs with protein to boost metabolism and keep your hunger from spiking and plummeting. 

Spiritual:    

        Meditate or daydream twice a day to hurry worries away and feel a sense of oneness.

Best ideas often come in meditation. 

Cooking:

        Stir 2tbs of pickle relish into Thousand Island Dressing for a quick  slaw dressing 

Fashion:    

        Add a wide belt to an outfit to define your waist.    

Disclaimer

This article is intended for general information only based on the author's research and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.   

Quick Tips - April 24

Health:

Science is finding more truth to the wisdom that food heals, but mostly they are finding that food is one of the best illness preventatives. Recent research has shown that cabbage might be an anti breast cancer food. Click here for a quick view of Healing Herbs, Healing Spices, Healing Food

Wealth:

Save on your power bills by opting with your service to cycle through your utility use. They generally will turn off your heating system for a brief time giving you a discount on your bill.  Increase your cash flow - click here

Diet:

Not a breakfast eater. Have something even if it's just a smoothie with yogurt and fruit or a protein bar. It will keep you from grabbing a fast food, high calorie snack before lunch.

Exercise:

No time to workout? It's been found that giving yourself short bursts of exercise as you go about your day such as swinging your arms when walking from one place to another, can be useful as an exercise routine.

Style:

Warm, mushroom brown eye shadow looks good on all skin shades. You can wear it from day to night and it always looks just right.

Spiritual:

The poorest man, the humblest soul can be happy if he but opens and revels in the infinite storehouse of unseen treasures that are his.

Quick Tips 4 U - April 19 -

Health:
Have you been introduced to 'Tapping for Healing"?  This simple technique, which literally involves "tapping" on the meridian points of our body while saying certain statements, is providing uniquely powerful results.  I've learned the technique and have to say, I'm very impressed.  Just think, you can tap away pain and stress.  Click here to check it out.  It's amazing what it can do.
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Wealth:
There is also a 'Tapping for Abundance' video that I've tried and can honestly say, my monthly tithe is increasing. The way it works, well you can watch the video to see how it works.  I'll include a link to it below.  I'm so positive that Tapping is more than a fad, it's working world wide.

Diet:
A diet high in protein may keep us fuller for longer and reduce overall intake of food.  A recent study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition  suggested that when following a higher protein diet, participants ate less overall calories, as well as feeling less hungry.  And it has been proven again and again, eating a well balanced  breakfast makes all the difference in not being hungry as much throughout the day. 


Exercise:

It's get out and walk weather.  It's get out and garden weather.  It might even be 'spring cleaning' weather for some.  Let's get started with a daily outdoors routine that moves our bodies and lifts our souls.  Make it a good day and get outside and play.

Style:

Sandals in the morning, sandals in the evening, sandals anytime. I have found some of the best sandals in all styles, colors, prices, for women, men and kids.  I've categorized them by styles - casual, dressy, designer, vintage, men's, girls with prices listed.  Check out the web page for some ideas for your sandal shopping.

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Spiritual:

"Every life is a story, make yours a best seller".

As I've been interviewing people for 'No Life Lived in Vain', I'm finding fascinating stories.  Maybe one day I can do yours.

May you be blessed with true happiness.

Quick Tip 4 U - December 29, 2011

Health::

Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.

My afternoon pick me up is a chocolate graham cracker spread with peanut butter and a dab of honey.  It restores my energy.

Wealth:

Gift Cards---I once read that stores make a great deal of money through unused Gift Cards.  Keep yours all in one place and keep a separate list of the gift cards and amounts in a notebook.  

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Diet:

Avoid any food that is white.  Try it for a week or 10 days.  That includes white bread, potatoes, rice, or pasta.  It will make a huge difference in your calories count and your fat burning ability.

Beauty:

Drink lots of water. That means at least 8 glasses of water a day. Drinking water is one of the best ways to keep your skin healthy. Water helps to hydrate the skin and move waste and nutrients through the system.

Beauty Tip #2:  Just because it's winter don't skip the sun screen.  

Exercise:

Make it Fun – If you don't enjoy what you are doing, you won't stay with it.  Make it simple.

Inspiration:

The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret to outward success.
Henry Ward Beecher

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August Quick Tips 4 U

Health:


Relax your back with massage. It helps by increasing blood flow and nutrients to tissues. A gentle rub or deep massage will ease that pain away.


Wealth:


You know that lowering your water heater temperature will reduce your energy bill but you can reduce it even more by putting it on a timer to turn it off when you least need it.


Diet:


Taking a multi vitamin to make sure you get all your daily nutrients will often times eliminate cravings. We usually crave what our bodies are lacking.

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Exercise:

Make use of all your waiting time by tightening and relaxing various muscles, especially the abdomen. Tense and relax your arms, your calves, even do facial exercises.

Beauty:

Sparkles on a top over jeans will add glamor. Add a sparkling bracelet or earrings to highlight a basic outfit. When everything is so hectic you need to feel a bit of glamor.

Spirit:

The best place to find your spirit is to go within. Use soft, meditative music. Be aware of your breaths. Welcome your spirit and listen for guidance. It's there. You just need to be in touch with it.

Simple Health Boosters for Right Now!

A few simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference in how your body reacts to cancer causing factors.

Of course you know not to smoke and if you do, quit. Get medical help if you need to but QUIT.

Watch your exposure to UV, sunlight rays. Wear sunscreen every day and if you are very fair skinned, wear a hat and cover up exposed areas, especially during the hot summer months and in close to the equator areas.

You need daily intake of antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables to help repair your damaged cells. Green, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are your best bet to help prevent cancer. Recent studies have found that dark fruits, like blueberries and grapes also have anti-cancer properties.

Cut back, to almost eliminate red meat which contains more fat than poultry and fish, and links to various cancers have been found to a diet made up of numerous servings of red meat. High fat diets are also a major cause of obesity, which is a risk factor for many types of cancer.

Other factors in lifestyle being linked to cancer are alcohol, toxic work environment, exposure to fumes, dust and chemicals.

Exercise! exercise! Exercise! The American Cancer Society recommends exercising 30 minutes, at least 5 days a week for cancer prevention.

Health:
Incorporate celery and green peppers, proven memory boosters into your daily food plan. They contain high levels of luteolin that studies show can block inflammation linked to memory loss.
Wealth:
Not close to your bank's ATM and wants to omit ATM fees? There's always something you can use or might need at a nearby grocery or drug store where you can get cash back without fees.
Diet:
Cut 100 calories by mixing your juice with seltzer, low sodium club soda. I've mixed my juice half and half with no calorie iced tea.
Exercise:
I've found it much easier to do three 10 minute walking sessions a day, sometimes I do two 15 minutes-I found once I start, I get inspired to go longer. It's the getting started that's hard.
Style:
Slip a ring around a long, stylish scarf, draped down the front. Tie a knot below the ring to secure.
Spiritual:
Allow yourself the opportunity to live the life you desire. Do not set limitations on yourself that are based on someone else's negativity.
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Last Quick Tips for 2008

Health:
Preventive medicine is important for all of us. See your medical advisor at least once a year and ask him/her what tests are beneficial for the best health. Ask for a list of what and when is best for you.

Wealth:
When posting a debit to your checking account, round it up to the next dollar. The cents will add up over time.

Beauty:
Researchers say uneven skin tone makes one look older more than wrinkles. Aglycolic peel can even out skin tone. Use one with alpha hydroxy acid.

Exercise:
It's been reported that just 30 minutes a day of exercise can lower blood pressure by 9 points for some. Walking will do it.

Diet:
Eating five mini meals, balanced with grains, protein, and carbs will help you lose weight. Balance and mini are the key.

Spiritual:
Read something spiritual everyday, even if you are a non believer. The thoughts are positive and will touch you in various ways.

Can Spices Heal?

Did you know you can look on your spice shelf and perhaps find something that has been listed as a healing agent?

Check these out!

Cloves:

Used traditionally for dental pain. Apply oil of clove to the gum when you have a toothache.

Use it in warm water for a foot bath for athlete's foot.

It is also an anti-microbial. It helps with digestive problems and is good for nausea.

Take a little to stop hiccups.

Soothe artritis pain by making a tea of one half teaspoon powdered cloves to a cup of boiling water. Let it sit for 20 minutes and drink up.

Ginger:

It is an anti-inflammatory.

Use as a compress for in inflamed joints and sprains.

Apply th compress to the chest for bronchitis, colds, allergies, on the abdomen for menstrual cramps.

Steep as tea or nausea, colds, bronchitis, the flu, and to promote circulation.

Oregano:

Try this to cure bad breath. Use it as a mouthwash for inflammations of the mouth or throat.

It has been shown to relieve headaches.

Use it as a tea to help diminish coughs of colds and whooping cough.

Make a paste and use as an antiseptic on insect bites.

Paprika:

A good source of vitamin C. It has also been known to promote circulation and helps with menstrual cramping.

Parsley:

This is one of the most nutrient rich herbs we have. When taken internally it helps to detoxify the body.

It is also useful as a diuretic. It is used as an anti-inflammatory and an anti-spasmodic.

It helps urinary tract infections, indigestion, colic, menstrual complaints, and inhibits tumor growth.

Use it externally to relieve itching.

Rosemary:

Used externally to promote hair growth, dandruff, scalp health, and circulation.

Also makes a great mouthwash, and an antibacterial gargle for sore throats.

Internally Rosemary can be used as a pain reliever for headaches and arthritis. It also has been known to promote good digestion and circulation.

Sage:

Great for acne, throat infections, gum infections, breast pain and oily hair.

Internally sage settles indigestion and gas. It also has been used as a tea to help anxiety and depression.

Thyme:

It's known as an anti-parasitical agent. When used internally it can help anything from the lack of appetite to pour indigestion and diarrhea.

Has been used to negate a hangover and stomach cramps.

A fusion of thyme has been known to help bronchitis, colds, and whooping cough.

Externally thyme can be used as an antifungal, and on parasites such as scabies and crabs.

You can mix a tincture of 4 ounces of thyme to 1 pint of alcohol to help with that. It has also been used as an anti-septic.

Here is a recipe For Arthritic Tea -- one half teaspoon turmeric, three pods cardamom and one quarter cup water. Simmer five minutes and it add one half cup milk and two tablespoons almond oil. Heat to just before a boil. Add honey if necessary.

Disclaimer: This information is based on various articles and books I have read about the healing properties of herbs and spices. It is not to be used as a substitute for valid medical care. I am not a medical advisor, healer, or medical expert. Please remember to consult your health care provider before making any changes in your health routine.