Over the last 40 years the average caloric intake has increase substantially. After the invention of "processed" foods following World War II, North Americans have experienced an increase in heart attack, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other obesity related illnesses.
Having access to nutrition-less and high calorie foods is just one aspect to the increase in obesity. The other factor is simply overeating. Contrary to what you might think, you can still gain weight from eating too much of a well balanced, healthy diet too. It is harder to over consume calories when you are eating greens, veggies, lean meat and fish but it is still possible.
You may remember hearing about The Okinawa Program that was popular a few years ago. This was a study of the people of Okinawa, an island in Japan, where people commonly lived beyond 100 years of age. Several factors contributed to their longevity and vibrant health. One of them was called "Hara hachi bu." This means "Eat to 80% fullness." Stopping before you are 100% full can really help your digestive and metabolic health. It is important to eat until you are nutritionally and emotionally satisfied but then stop. You can always have more later when your stomach is empty. Make it a rule to only eat until you are 80% full. I have seen several people eat exactly what they normally eat and lose weight following this concept. Until next time...
~Think Vitality!~
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Food Revolution
I have been carefully watching the work of Jamie Oliver and the Food Revolution over the last few months.
If you haven't heard, Jamie is a chef from Essex who has been around food all his life. He has a cooking show called "The Naked Chef" and has turned his attention toward helping people - through cooking! His most recent project has been "The Food Revolution" where he addresses obesity in North American and poor nutrition.
The reason I have found his mission interesting is because he is not saying anything 'revolutionary' at all, just simple common sense. We need to eat real foods. If it is something that comes out of a package, has ingredients you don't recognize, or has been processed, you just don't eat it.
I have looked at some of Jamie's recipes and they are... okay. They are not always as nutrient-dense as I would like as he uses a little too much pasta, but what I do like is that he is educating and inspiring people. We should be excited about life, our health, our relationships, our careers, our interests, and our foods! If you are feeling blah about your dinner tonight, try something new and easy. Try a new spice, a different flavour, a new vegetable, or a meat or fish that you haven't had before. You just might be inspired!
Just to let you know, I am still following the 30 Day Vitality Challenge and keeping my side of the bargain! My main objective is to hopefully encourage others (maybe even you!) to do the same.
Day 10 Went for a 25 minute run
Day 11 Ate a delicious fresh home made sunomono salad
Day 12 Did high intensity interval training
Day 13 Did 35 minutes of mindfulness meditation
~Think Vitality!~
If you haven't heard, Jamie is a chef from Essex who has been around food all his life. He has a cooking show called "The Naked Chef" and has turned his attention toward helping people - through cooking! His most recent project has been "The Food Revolution" where he addresses obesity in North American and poor nutrition.
The reason I have found his mission interesting is because he is not saying anything 'revolutionary' at all, just simple common sense. We need to eat real foods. If it is something that comes out of a package, has ingredients you don't recognize, or has been processed, you just don't eat it.
I have looked at some of Jamie's recipes and they are... okay. They are not always as nutrient-dense as I would like as he uses a little too much pasta, but what I do like is that he is educating and inspiring people. We should be excited about life, our health, our relationships, our careers, our interests, and our foods! If you are feeling blah about your dinner tonight, try something new and easy. Try a new spice, a different flavour, a new vegetable, or a meat or fish that you haven't had before. You just might be inspired!
Just to let you know, I am still following the 30 Day Vitality Challenge and keeping my side of the bargain! My main objective is to hopefully encourage others (maybe even you!) to do the same.
Day 10 Went for a 25 minute run
Day 11 Ate a delicious fresh home made sunomono salad
Day 12 Did high intensity interval training
Day 13 Did 35 minutes of mindfulness meditation
~Think Vitality!~
Friday, May 21, 2010
Qi Gong Workshop - Victoria, BC
It's finally here!
Thank you everyone for for being so patient while we've been organizing this workshop. It's going to be a great event with loads of information, inspiration and practice. I'm really excited about it!
Here are the details:
Workshop: Qi Gong for Health, Vitality and Longevity
Location: Camosun College Landsdowne Campus, Victoria BC
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $95 + tax
Qi gong, or Chi kung is an ancient practice developed to build energy and health using simple movements, breathing exercises and visualization. It is easy to do, gentle on the body, and highly effective. Practiced throughout China, Japan and Asia, qi gong can strengthen the body, reduce pain, increase energy, reduce stress, slow the aging process, improve the immune system and bring clarity to the mind. Qi gong improves health and vitality using the concept of qi.
In this workshop you will learn:
Please register early as there is a limited amount of space.
You can print out this form and fax, mail, email, or phone us.
Qi Gong Registration Form
Or you can register online by clicking the "Buy Now" button below. It is safe and secure and you will receive a confirmation email.
~Think Vitality!~
Thank you everyone for for being so patient while we've been organizing this workshop. It's going to be a great event with loads of information, inspiration and practice. I'm really excited about it!
Here are the details:
Workshop: Qi Gong for Health, Vitality and Longevity
Location: Camosun College Landsdowne Campus, Victoria BC
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $95 + tax
Qi gong, or Chi kung is an ancient practice developed to build energy and health using simple movements, breathing exercises and visualization. It is easy to do, gentle on the body, and highly effective. Practiced throughout China, Japan and Asia, qi gong can strengthen the body, reduce pain, increase energy, reduce stress, slow the aging process, improve the immune system and bring clarity to the mind. Qi gong improves health and vitality using the concept of qi.
In this workshop you will learn:
- The most effective qi gong movements for health
- Dynamic/flow qi gong exercises
- Static or stance exercises
- Basic and intermediate meditation practices
- What is qi and how it relates to healing
- How to improve your own qi circulation
- How to become healthy from the 'root'
- Common issues with other healing systems
- Discussion on qi gong healing
Please register early as there is a limited amount of space.
You can print out this form and fax, mail, email, or phone us.
Qi Gong Registration Form
Or you can register online by clicking the "Buy Now" button below. It is safe and secure and you will receive a confirmation email.
~Think Vitality!~
Qi Gong and the Practice of Focus
30 Day Vitality Challenge Day 9
There are many types of meditation, qi gong and breathing practices that have been passed down through the ages for thousands of years. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with all the different methods from different 'masters' or 'gurus.' In my experience, simple is best.
There is no 'right' way and no 'wrong' way. Well...there might be a wrong way depending on how you look at it!
Regardless of the technique, the first and possibly most important skill to develop is the power of focus. Focus is being able to hold a single thought or intention for a desired amount of time. Studies show that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day. Unfortunately, a lot of those thoughts are the same and repeat over and over in our mind. When we develop our ability to focus and hold a thought we reduce those 60,000 to maybe 40,000. As our mental muscles get stronger we can reduce it even more.
A simple practice is to breathe naturally and count your breaths. That's it. Decide on a number, maybe 30, and everytime you breathe in, you count "one." Most people will lose track of the number at around 7 or 8 at first, but stick with it. Soon, you'll be able to hold your focus and be ready to move on to more advanced techniques.
As part of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge I will do 20 minutes of breath counting today.
P.S. - I have finally set a date for the Qi Gong workshop here in Victoria!
August 21, so mark your calenders!
~Think Vitality!~
There are many types of meditation, qi gong and breathing practices that have been passed down through the ages for thousands of years. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with all the different methods from different 'masters' or 'gurus.' In my experience, simple is best.
There is no 'right' way and no 'wrong' way. Well...there might be a wrong way depending on how you look at it!
Regardless of the technique, the first and possibly most important skill to develop is the power of focus. Focus is being able to hold a single thought or intention for a desired amount of time. Studies show that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day. Unfortunately, a lot of those thoughts are the same and repeat over and over in our mind. When we develop our ability to focus and hold a thought we reduce those 60,000 to maybe 40,000. As our mental muscles get stronger we can reduce it even more.
A simple practice is to breathe naturally and count your breaths. That's it. Decide on a number, maybe 30, and everytime you breathe in, you count "one." Most people will lose track of the number at around 7 or 8 at first, but stick with it. Soon, you'll be able to hold your focus and be ready to move on to more advanced techniques.
As part of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge I will do 20 minutes of breath counting today.
P.S. - I have finally set a date for the Qi Gong workshop here in Victoria!
August 21, so mark your calenders!
~Think Vitality!~
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Health vs. Fitness Exercise
Exercise is an important part of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge. If we eat well, sleep well, manage our stress, but DON'T exercise, we won't truly have Vitality. With all the different systems and ideas about how to exercise it's easy to get overwhelmed.
I would suggest thinking about "why" you are exercising before beginning any routine. Are you exercising to get healthy or to become fit?
If you want to run a sub 3 hour marathon you will have to train in a particular way. If you want to boost your immune system and reduce stress you will have to exercise in a completely different manner.
Athlete or not, we should exercise for health first, then fitness. A person can be extremely fit but not healthy. It is the intensity and duration of exercise that determines if it will make you healthy or fit. To build your health you do not need to exceed 85% of your maximum effort for any cardiovascular activity. You would benefit your health most if you kept you effort level between 65-85%.
How long?
The ideal time to exercise for health is anywhere between 20-40 minutes. Remember if you are working harder, it should be shorter.
Keep this in mind during your next workout and...
~Think Vitality!~
I would suggest thinking about "why" you are exercising before beginning any routine. Are you exercising to get healthy or to become fit?
If you want to run a sub 3 hour marathon you will have to train in a particular way. If you want to boost your immune system and reduce stress you will have to exercise in a completely different manner.
Athlete or not, we should exercise for health first, then fitness. A person can be extremely fit but not healthy. It is the intensity and duration of exercise that determines if it will make you healthy or fit. To build your health you do not need to exceed 85% of your maximum effort for any cardiovascular activity. You would benefit your health most if you kept you effort level between 65-85%.
How long?
The ideal time to exercise for health is anywhere between 20-40 minutes. Remember if you are working harder, it should be shorter.
Keep this in mind during your next workout and...
~Think Vitality!~
Meditation as Medication
30 Day Vitality Challenge Day 8
This evening I had the opportunity to watch the documentary Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould up at the University of Victoria. I found it quite fascinating.
Glen Gould was a pianist with considerable talent who reached the height of his performing career at age 31. He was as eccentric as he was talented and resorted to prescription drugs to manage his anxiety. The film minimized the fact that he over used prescription medication which altered both his personality and his health.
While pharmaceuticals do have their place in health and healing we should be very careful not to overuse them especially in situations where equally effective holistic solutions are available. This is particularly true in the area of stress and anxiety. Often changes in diet and lifestyle can help just as much as medication. It's always a good idea to discuss options with your doctor and come up with a plan together.
Meditation and exercise are two activities that can greatly reduce anxiety and calm the mind.
With that being said, on day 8 before starting my day in clinic I did 25 minutes of natural breathing meditation. You would be surprised at how both calming and energizing simple breathing can be. This will be one of the topics discussed in the upcoming Qi gong workshop. Until then, do at least one thing from the list and ...
~Think Vitality!~
This evening I had the opportunity to watch the documentary Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould up at the University of Victoria. I found it quite fascinating.
Glen Gould was a pianist with considerable talent who reached the height of his performing career at age 31. He was as eccentric as he was talented and resorted to prescription drugs to manage his anxiety. The film minimized the fact that he over used prescription medication which altered both his personality and his health.
While pharmaceuticals do have their place in health and healing we should be very careful not to overuse them especially in situations where equally effective holistic solutions are available. This is particularly true in the area of stress and anxiety. Often changes in diet and lifestyle can help just as much as medication. It's always a good idea to discuss options with your doctor and come up with a plan together.
Meditation and exercise are two activities that can greatly reduce anxiety and calm the mind.
With that being said, on day 8 before starting my day in clinic I did 25 minutes of natural breathing meditation. You would be surprised at how both calming and energizing simple breathing can be. This will be one of the topics discussed in the upcoming Qi gong workshop. Until then, do at least one thing from the list and ...
~Think Vitality!~
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Truth About Sugar
Vitality Challenge Day 7
I did my part today! After a kendo session I enjoyed an evening ocean walk at a brisk pace. Ahh Victoria! I also avoided sugar throughout the day making sure to check labels.
We all know, or are beginning to know, that we should avoid sugar in our diet. Whether it is white, brown, demerra, yellow, purple or green - sugar is sugar! It affects the body in the same way - causing inflammation and oxidation.
As part of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge you'll notice that eliminating sugar is number one on the list. Avoiding sugar can make such a huge impact on your body and your mind.
But... you don't have to take my word for it! Below is a lecture that has had thousands of views on youtube called "The Bitter Truth About Sugar." It is a little long but the main point is that modern day illnesses are largely caused by the massive increase in sugar consumption over the last few decades.
or watch here:
Sugar: The Bitter Truth
~Think Vitality!~
I did my part today! After a kendo session I enjoyed an evening ocean walk at a brisk pace. Ahh Victoria! I also avoided sugar throughout the day making sure to check labels.
We all know, or are beginning to know, that we should avoid sugar in our diet. Whether it is white, brown, demerra, yellow, purple or green - sugar is sugar! It affects the body in the same way - causing inflammation and oxidation.
As part of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge you'll notice that eliminating sugar is number one on the list. Avoiding sugar can make such a huge impact on your body and your mind.
But... you don't have to take my word for it! Below is a lecture that has had thousands of views on youtube called "The Bitter Truth About Sugar." It is a little long but the main point is that modern day illnesses are largely caused by the massive increase in sugar consumption over the last few decades.
or watch here:
Sugar: The Bitter Truth
~Think Vitality!~
Wedding Season is Approaching
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Glancing at the calender this morning I noticed that summertime wedding season is quickly approaching. Those involved in the wedding party often want to look and feel their best for this special day. If you want to brighten and tone your complexion, reduce wrinkles, or just add some life and color...now is the time to start!
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is effective and natural. It uses the body's own healing ability to look and also feel fantastic. By placing needles in areas that are wrinkled or tired looking, blood rushes to the area. While the blood is there it heals and rejuvenates the skin. The stimulation from the needle causes an increase in collagen production. It's very simple and effective. The best part is it provides a healthy natural-looking lift without using botox, chemicals or invasive surgical procedures. Most people find it very relaxing and even fall asleep during treatment.
It's best to start facial rejuvenation treatment at least a few weeks prior to the big day.
Also don't forget about facial exercises to tone and strengthen the muscles. People often ask, "Which ones are the best?" My response is the same as with physical exercises, "The most effective exercise is the one that you do!"
Until next time...
~Think Vitality!~
~a natural approach to looking radiant!
Glancing at the calender this morning I noticed that summertime wedding season is quickly approaching. Those involved in the wedding party often want to look and feel their best for this special day. If you want to brighten and tone your complexion, reduce wrinkles, or just add some life and color...now is the time to start!
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is effective and natural. It uses the body's own healing ability to look and also feel fantastic. By placing needles in areas that are wrinkled or tired looking, blood rushes to the area. While the blood is there it heals and rejuvenates the skin. The stimulation from the needle causes an increase in collagen production. It's very simple and effective. The best part is it provides a healthy natural-looking lift without using botox, chemicals or invasive surgical procedures. Most people find it very relaxing and even fall asleep during treatment.
It's best to start facial rejuvenation treatment at least a few weeks prior to the big day.
Also don't forget about facial exercises to tone and strengthen the muscles. People often ask, "Which ones are the best?" My response is the same as with physical exercises, "The most effective exercise is the one that you do!"
Until next time...
~Think Vitality!~
Monday, May 17, 2010
20 minute morning resistance training routine
Day 6 Vitality Challenge:Breakfast: sauteed greens on eggs with melted camembert.
Knowing that I was going to have to spend the majority of the day in a classroom trying to learn a thing or two, I knew I needed to exercise first thing in the morning. I had limited time so I did the 20 minute Morning Routine. There are basically 3 resistance routines that one can use throughout the week and you will stimulate all the muscles in your body, increase your strength, balance, and bone density.
After years of clinical practice I have seen first hand many times the importance of keeping things simple. Remember that the best exercise is the one that you do!
We will discuss the 3 resistance routines in the near future. In the meantime, try to incorporate at least 1 of the 6 rules of the Vitality Challenge and…
~Think Vitality!~
Friday, May 14, 2010
Qi Gong in the Morning - Day 5 of Vitality Challenge
Qi Gong in the Morning
According to the ancient Chinese (and probably the modern ones too) Qi gong is best practiced first thing in the morning, ideally between 4-7am. With that in mind I thought today would be a great day to practice “8 Brocade” which is one of the oldest forms of qi gong.
For those of you who have studied qi gong in the past you might have found it to be complicated. Part of the reason is that the very traditional and proud qi gong practitioners were secretive and didn’t want anyone to know about their techniques. After studying many types of internal martial arts I believe that there is only one secret- practice. It doesn’t really matter what you do as long as you do it regularly. Sometimes the payoff is immediate. This morning while I was doing ‘horse stance’ I was entertained by a family of sparrows having a dust bath!
~Think Vitality!~
According to the ancient Chinese (and probably the modern ones too) Qi gong is best practiced first thing in the morning, ideally between 4-7am. With that in mind I thought today would be a great day to practice “8 Brocade” which is one of the oldest forms of qi gong.
For those of you who have studied qi gong in the past you might have found it to be complicated. Part of the reason is that the very traditional and proud qi gong practitioners were secretive and didn’t want anyone to know about their techniques. After studying many types of internal martial arts I believe that there is only one secret- practice. It doesn’t really matter what you do as long as you do it regularly. Sometimes the payoff is immediate. This morning while I was doing ‘horse stance’ I was entertained by a family of sparrows having a dust bath!
~Think Vitality!~
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Rules of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge
Rules of the 30 Day Vitality Challenge
Well, this has been unexpected- there have been several people who have said that they want to join in the 30 Day Vitality Challenge. So, here are the rules that if followed will help you feel better, look better, have more energy, feel more relaxed, and even shed unnecessary body fat.
1. Eliminate all forms of sugar.
Yes, I went there! White sugar, brown sugar, honey, cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup, rice sugar, ‘natural fruit source’ sugars, molasses, and aspartame. If you can do just this one thing it will greatly impact your body AND mind!
2. Eliminate empty grains.
Eliminate white bread, pasta, multigrain bread, flour, baked goods, cookies, muffins, and cakes. Ultimately, we should eliminate all grains, end of story. But, if you don’t want to be too aggressive on yourself you can use a small amount of whole grain, sprouted wheat, or high fibre grains.
3. Exercise everyday.
What, every day! Yes, our bodies are designed to move. At the minimum you should walk briskly for 30 minutes. That could be 15 minutes twice a day as well. To do really well on the challenge you should aim to do moderate to high intensity activities everyday for a minimum of 20 minutes. This can be any activity as long as it gets your heart rate up and you work up a real honest sweat.
4. Mindfulness activity.
You need to do a mindful activity everyday. This could be meditation, yoga, qigong, deep breathing, writing a journal, listening to music, looking out a window, visualization, or simply being. Time required: 10 minutes.
5. Sleep well.
You should know your body well enough to be aware of how much sleep you need to feel fully recharged. This can be anywhere from 7-9 hours.
6. Infuse your diet with Nutrient Rich foods
While you should be avoiding junk and processed foods you should aim to consume lots of dark leafy greens, veggies, low glycemic fruits, lean protein, and healthy fats.
So to do the 30 Day Vitality Challenge you have to do one or more of the six elements for 30 days. For some that may take a lot of work and effort but if you can do all 6 elements you will notice a significant difference before and after. Try it and you will see!
~Think Vitality!~
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Day 3 of 30 Day Vitality Challenge!
HIIT Me
Day 3
After waking up feeling muscle soreness from a good kendo session last night, doing exercise this morning was a real “character builder!” But, I still completed my good health promoting activity today by doing 20 minutes of HIIT.
I didn’t misspell HIIT, it is actually an abbreviation for the most effective method of burning calories, shedding body fat, revitalizing the immune system, revving up the metabolism for hours, and toning and strengthening the body.
HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. In summary, you choose an activity and go hard for a period of time, then go easy, then repeat. You repeat the process for approximately 20 minutes. The intense intervals should be no longer then 60 seconds but if you are new to this start with 30 seconds. Your resting intervals should be no longer then 60 seconds as well. If you are used to doing much longer cardio workouts and that doesn’t seem long enough- just try it! If you make your intense intervals strenuous enough 20 minutes will seem like a very very long time!
Choose exercises that are gentle on the joints such as biking, elliptical, recumbent bike, swimming, power walking, hill walking, skipping, squats, rebounding, even jumping jacks. I would recommend not using running because it is easy to injure yourself during speed work. In fact, I see a lot of patients who are good runners but simply run too hard for their body to support it.
If you need some research to support this type of training check out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8897392?dopt=Abstract
This study is based on Tabata training (developed for speed skaters) and is an effective HIIT.
Experiment with different ‘intervals’ to see what works for you!
~Think Vitality!~
Day 3
After waking up feeling muscle soreness from a good kendo session last night, doing exercise this morning was a real “character builder!” But, I still completed my good health promoting activity today by doing 20 minutes of HIIT.
I didn’t misspell HIIT, it is actually an abbreviation for the most effective method of burning calories, shedding body fat, revitalizing the immune system, revving up the metabolism for hours, and toning and strengthening the body.
HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. In summary, you choose an activity and go hard for a period of time, then go easy, then repeat. You repeat the process for approximately 20 minutes. The intense intervals should be no longer then 60 seconds but if you are new to this start with 30 seconds. Your resting intervals should be no longer then 60 seconds as well. If you are used to doing much longer cardio workouts and that doesn’t seem long enough- just try it! If you make your intense intervals strenuous enough 20 minutes will seem like a very very long time!
Choose exercises that are gentle on the joints such as biking, elliptical, recumbent bike, swimming, power walking, hill walking, skipping, squats, rebounding, even jumping jacks. I would recommend not using running because it is easy to injure yourself during speed work. In fact, I see a lot of patients who are good runners but simply run too hard for their body to support it.
If you need some research to support this type of training check out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8897392?dopt=Abstract
This study is based on Tabata training (developed for speed skaters) and is an effective HIIT.
Experiment with different ‘intervals’ to see what works for you!
~Think Vitality!~
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Breakfast of.....I don't really know who eats this!
Vitality Challenge day 2
Instructions:
Bring shallow pot of water up to boil, wash and chop asparagus.
Rummage through the pantry to find some canned wild sockeye salmon. Open can.
Steam asparagus until a bright crisp green (not a sad wilted brown).
Empty salmon into a bowl with pepper, salt, free seasoning, dill (if you like it). Mix well. Slice avocado and place on top of salmon.
Enjoy the wide eyed looks you get from people sitting across from you having their low/no nutrient cereal and grain breakfast. Consume and know that you just did something amazing for your brain, joints, skin, and heart.
Enjoy your day!
~Think Vitality!~
30 Day Vitality Challenge!
I have been nervously watching the one year mark approach since the date of my last entry and was determined to not let it pass by without at least saying hello. So, hello!
The truth is I have been busy working on another ‘project’ that you will soon hear more about in the upcoming weeks. It has taken a little bit of learning but I am starting to figure out how to efficiently blend blogs, facebook, google, podcasts, and all things technical with the ancient art of qi gong, acupuncture, diet, and healthy living.
I must say it is a very interesting time in history and more than ever we need to make a conscious effort to get healthy and stay healthy. All of us… myself included!
I’ve always appreciated the idea “Show me, don’t tell me.” There is so much information floating around in magazines, cyberspace and in cubicle conversations but it is all pointless without action. Having said that, I am committing myself to reporting at least one thing a day for 30 days that I myself have done to maintain or improve my health, lower stress, or increase vitality. I am going to call it my 30 Day Vitality Challenge. You should join me! Exercise, cook something amazing and healthy, meditate, do yoga, do qi gong, write in a journal, or dance like there is no one watching!
I have started already by going for a 25 minute run first thing this morning. Keep well, feel free to comment and…
~Think Vitality!~
The truth is I have been busy working on another ‘project’ that you will soon hear more about in the upcoming weeks. It has taken a little bit of learning but I am starting to figure out how to efficiently blend blogs, facebook, google, podcasts, and all things technical with the ancient art of qi gong, acupuncture, diet, and healthy living.
I must say it is a very interesting time in history and more than ever we need to make a conscious effort to get healthy and stay healthy. All of us… myself included!
I’ve always appreciated the idea “Show me, don’t tell me.” There is so much information floating around in magazines, cyberspace and in cubicle conversations but it is all pointless without action. Having said that, I am committing myself to reporting at least one thing a day for 30 days that I myself have done to maintain or improve my health, lower stress, or increase vitality. I am going to call it my 30 Day Vitality Challenge. You should join me! Exercise, cook something amazing and healthy, meditate, do yoga, do qi gong, write in a journal, or dance like there is no one watching!
I have started already by going for a 25 minute run first thing this morning. Keep well, feel free to comment and…
~Think Vitality!~
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