I am not completely sure that these “interesting facts” are irrefutable, but my personal testimony is that it sure feels good in the process. The ‘after-effect’ of the Hot Yoga class is complete mental and physical release and relaxation. I am close to the point of renewal for my 10-series sessions at Surya Yoga Academy in Hoboken. Here are a few of the reasons I will continue to regularly participate. Read the rest of this entry →
This question came in in the past week from another site for which I contribute Strength Training commentary, VitalHealthZone. Given that the writer and I share the same age, I thought it was purposeful to share my response, given perhaps the differences in our perspectives on managing peri-menopause and the required work, nutrition and support of a body over 40+
Just finished a long day and a glorious one. Thanks to two fabulous classes of Pilates students (both new and old) an amazing yoga teacher, Anayra Calederon, the warmest temperatures January could offer, a luxurious hot bath and the soulful music of Eva Cassidy.
The renewed pursuit of Yoga as a healing, stretching and relaxing practice will be a new experience, for me in 2010. I took my second class today, at Surya Yoga and haven’t stopped gushing about the studio and the two fabulous instructors I had the pleasure of working with (Kelly and Anayra.) I signed up immediately for a 10-session pack and enjoyed Kelly and Anayra on Thurs and Sat, respectively. My plan is to use the 10-pack, re-new regularly as another mind/body part of my regmine going forward. Surya Yoga, YES!
Juice, Vitamins and a Choline Cocktail. Choline Cocktail? Yeah I know. It doesn’t particularly sound like something you want to have at a party. I will say this though, if you drink it for 5-7 days before a party, you will probably enjoy yourself a whole lot more than if you didn’t.
I have begun reading a book, by Dr. Eric Braverman, entitled,
“Younger (thinner) You Diet;” It is about how understanding your brain chemistry can help you lose weight, reverse aging and fight disease. I figured if reading the book could help me (and my client/friends) do just two of the three things suggested in the title, we would be way ahead at the end of the game.
Turns out, the book is not particularly new information. It is all about natural health, natural healing and natural food nutrition and dietary habits. Not at all unlike, the content of the Perricone Prescription, his dietary recommendations are consistent because the rule of order is the same.
As the populace ages, we are all looking for the foods, activities, creams and potions that will help to keep us feeling, looking and living like time hasn’t passed…at least not by us so quickly.
Now for sure, I do not ever want to be 20 years old again. But I have to admit, having a 35-year old cast a wandering eye in my direction in passing down the street, does not feel bad at all. It should be no surprise, therefore that specifically using a regimen that will keep those eyes on me – or you – if you want them, that costs nothing but time and energy to make happen will be the order of the day going forward, for most, if not all of us.
What is in it? So what is in this miracle cocktail? Does it really make a difference?
Great stuff is in it. All identifiable in english. Yes, it has made a difference for the past 3 short weeks that I have been using it. More important is why I am
using it. According to Dr. Braverman’s research, extracted from the book, dopamine, which creates brain power, acetylcholine, which controls brain speed, serotonin, which keeps the brain in synch and gaba which maintains the rhythm of the brain, are all brain chemicals the can positively affect the way our bodies respond (or not) to food and thus our weight gain or loss challenges. Deficiency in any of them can lead to food addictions and subsequently obesity.
The book provides a little quiz to help the reader find the area of deficiency in terms of chemical imbalance based on your behaviours. So out of the four areas, my deficiency was most noted in acetylcholine which is why I sought out the vitamin support for it.
We all know that women over the age of 40 years of age have major shifts in our body’s chemical and hormonal balance. Everything seems to take more time, energy and work. This analysis of the brain’s chemical responses to one’s physical state just range crystal clear for me.
My Special Preparation
The Choline Cocktail comes in a powder form, very easily mixable with a hand blender/Mix & Go Cup. I have a little fresh pre-mix vegetable/juice blend that I love to make as a pre-cocktail to support the Choline Cocktail.
This is the added anti-aging mix that I know is the hardest part for most people. Yes, it adds a little more work to the process, yet the end result is absolutely delicious for the body and for your life.
I use my Juicer and 5-6 carrots, two apples (green and red), fresh ginger root, sometimes strawberries, maybe half a cucumber. I usually get more than 12 ounces of fresh juice which I then use to blend in the Choline Cocktail.
There is no taste from the added nutrients, minerals and amino acids of the Choline Blend except for a little additional sweetness. After a high protein breakfast of egg whites and turkey bacon, this vegetable/juice/choline drink definitely keeps it all together for me.
My legs (hamstrings, quads and glutes) are very strong, but following a few consistent weeks use of the cocktail regimen described above, along with my regular 30-60 minute workout schedule and protein-dominated diet, I can honestly say, I see a change in the body fat content in my system.
Look for part two to this post in another 30 days! Signing off now to go make some juice!
