Bringing in the new year with a focus on health.... As the new year begins, often we make the decision to bring things back to center in our lives. Finding balance is easier than it looks; here are my suggestions on that elusive tipping point to inner harmony.
Set a few do-able goals you can keep. (forget resolutions- they fade fast)
Here are a few examples:
- Start each day with water. The goal is to drink half your body weight in ounces each day.
- Eat greens in two of your meals every day.
- Perform a healthy act of self care every day. It can be one yoga posture per day, or one hour of cardio per day.
- Take regular breaks from all media. Dr. Andrew Weil says "less news, more flowers".
Next month look for information on electronics...
5 Essential Habits for Balanced Living
▪ Awareness and mindfulness ▪ Appreciation of your body ▪ Creativity ▪ Patience ▪ Simplicity
Living in balance is easy and very rewarding because your life becomes the one of joy, happiness and serenity. If you put some time and effort into turning your life into a balanced direction then you too will live a truly Zen life.
Taking a Stand for Office Ergonomics
Sitting can cause serious health issues. Unfortunately, many jobs require us to sit at our desks for many hours a day. While it’s tough to change what you do for a living, it’s pretty easy to change your desk.
There are some challenges associated with switching from sitting to standing. Once you get over them, a standing desk can help you avoid some of the health issues associated with sitting.
If you are interested in building a desk of your own this article has some wonderful ideas: Your Backbone will Thank You.
Healthy Eating
Whether you visit the local winter farmers market or shop at your favorite grocery store, the ingredients you use to create your meals have the ability to support your body in reaching and maintaining the optimal health we all wish for.
Understanding how our bodies react to food, and making the necessary adjustments in our diet, can have a profound effect on our whole energy system, and can be the key to shifting our mind into a state of greater clarity. Clearing our System: Food Allergies.
Dr. Pollock offers muscle testing (kinesiology) and nutritional counseling to help you find the best balance for your life.
However we go about it, exploring our relationship to the foods we eat can be the first step to a more optimal state of health, well-being, and clarity of mind.
Gluten Free Eating & Its Benefits
Tuesday, January 28th at Deering High School Dr. Pollock is offering a class through Portland Adult Education. What is all the buzz and fuss about gluten free eating anyway? Why should I bother, and what benefits could this possibly have? Get the low down on gluten free eating, and it’s numerous health benefits for reducing inflammation of all types, as well as providing you with resources for recipes, to make this transition not only possible, but also fun! Sign up today.
