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D-I-Y Emotional Eating Freedom:Brisbane Workshop 17
August (Part 2)!
Do your dreams include feeling free to eat exactly what
you want without guilt, without obsessing over food
or your weight and then discovering your emotional weight
to be falling away naturally, almost like a side-effect
- without any dieting or deprivation?
This was my dream too, until it became my reality. Now
I specialize in helping other women transform their
relationship with food and weight by teaching them how
to do it themselves with a non-diet approach that you
tailor to suit your lifestyle.
We don't eliminate emotional eating, we work with it.
As human beings, we are naturally emotional creatures,
there's nothing wrong with having emotions, except when
they control us and we react to them by emotionally
eating, or indulging in any other kind of addiction.
To develop real internal control and work with your
emotions, the first step you can take is to breathe.
Whenever we're stressed, tired, anxious, bored or emotionally
eating, our breathing usually stops about chest level
and we are in effect "living in our thinking" or reacting
with our emotions.
GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND INTO YOUR BODY
If you ever want to get in touch with your true feelings,
your natural appetite, your intuition, inner wisdom
(whatever you want to call it) become aware of what
you're doing with your breathing and purposefully take
your breath all the way down to the bottom of your belly.
Feel it there for 5 full, slow seconds. Remind yourself
this is a safe place to be, now you can begin to trust
yourself. You just gave yourself a choice between REACTING
(with emotions) and RESPONDING ( from feelings). What
I know is it's impossible to be emotionally eating if
we are in our feelings. The only way I know to get "in
your feelings" is to start breathing. It's not magic,
but it works if you use it!
Many more do-able tips and hands-on strategies and
ideas will be presented in the next Emotional Eating
Freedom workshop held at the Relaxation Centre 15 South
Pine Rd, Alderley from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 17th August
Phone 3856 3733 to book. Cost is $65 including 50 page
workbook. Karla's next Emotional Eating Freedom workshop
will be run on Sunday 17th August from 10am to 5pm at
the Relaxation Centre 15 South Pine Rd, Alderley. Cost
$65 inc 50 page guide. Phone 3856 3733 to book
Karla
Cameron Founder Life After Diets P: 3856 4989 and F:
3856 6989 M: 0411 224 609 E: karla@lifeafterdiets.com.au
www.lifeafterdiets.com.au
The
Hidden Menace- Are You At Increased Risk of Hormonal
Imbalances and Breast Cancer? (Part 1): By Nirala Jacobi
ND ( USA)
In my clinic, I see women and men alike who suffer from
the effects of hormonal disregulation. Oestrogen imbalances
are particularly common and can be a factor in premenstrual
tension (PMT), irregular periods, breast cancer, prostate
or libido issues. In short, hormonal imbalances have
a major effect on health and wellbeing.
Did you know many chemicals can contribute to this imbalance,
and can in fact be the very cause of it?
Let's look at the specific example of breast cancer:
since WWII we have seen ever increasing numbers of breast
cancer incidence in developed nations. This is partly
due to earlier detection methods, but also due to the
use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopausal
women, as well as an increase in environmental chemicals.
We have seen a bit of a decline on breast cancer incidence
since 2003, after a huge research study showed without
doubt that HRT cause not only breast cancer, but also
strokes, and other serious health concerns. Since the
release of that study HRT use has been reduced, particularly
in the US.
A new report, however, that analysed over 400 studies
researching chemical influences on breast cancer rates,
has found some fairly damning evidence. Produced by
the Breast Cancer Fund, a non-profit group whose mission
is to identify environmental links to breast cancer,
The State of the Evidence: 2008 concludes toxic chemicals
in the environment, along with increased radiation exposure,
are the main culprits in the sharp rise of breast cancer
incidence.
The report cautions that "in-utero" [in the womb] and
early childhood exposure to carcinogens through plasticizers,
estrogen-mimicking substances and other chemicals may
increase the risk of breast cancer in adult life.
Exposure to chemicals that mimic estrogens in the body,
called xenoestrogens, is thought to be the reason more
girls are entering puberty at younger ages, according
to Jeanne Rizzo, executive director of the Breast Cancer
Fund.
In addition to phthalates, the new report lists other
endocrine-disrupting compounds that the study authors
say have been shown to affect the risk for breast cancer
in humans, or the risk of mammary cancer in animals.
Those compounds, according to the report, include:
· Pesticides such as DDT, dieldrin, aldrin and heptachlor;
triazine herbicides · Bisphenol, a chemical used to
make plastics, epoxy resins and dental sealants
· Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (byproducts of combustion)
· Tobacco smoke
· Dioxins
· Alkyphenols (industrial chemicals used in cleaning
products)
· Metals including copper, cobalt, nickel and lead
· Parabens (anti-microbials used in personal care products)
Food additives such as compounds given to cattle and
sheep to enhance growth
The disturbing fact is that all of us are exposed to
many of these chemicals every day! Plus, these chemicals
often accumulate in fat tissue, making it harder for
your body to get rid of them.
Another problem with these xenoestrogens is that they
not only contribute to the development of cancer, but
they also add to your body's level of oestrogen, thus
increasing total exposure.
When the body's oestrogen levels are elevated, the liver
makes every attempt to try to detoxify it. This process
requires certain nutrients, such as antioxidants and
B vitamins, just to name a few, in order to be successful.
Oestrogen "metabolites" are the product of this detoxification
process. Good and healthy detox pathways in your liver
can shift the level of oestrogens towards the less volatile
2-OH oestrogen metabolites. Levels of this oestrogen
have been far less implicated in the development of
breast cancer and other oestrogen dependant conditions.
If you are exposed to high levels of oestrogen-mimicking
chemicals such as plasticisers and pesticides, often
your liver can't keep up and you produce more 16-OH
oestrogens. This metabolite is hugely implicated in
breast and endometrial cancer, as well as a host of
other problems.
In recent years, just testing total oestrogen levels
has become somewhat archaic. Testing for oestrogen metabolites,
often through a urine test, can yield far better indications
as to how well you are metabolizing this volatile hormone.
How can you help your body get rid of the "bad oestrogen
metabolites"?
How does body fat and obesity affect oestrogen levels?
What role does digestive function play in this hormonal
balance?
(c)
Nirala Jacobi 2008
(07)
3368 1740 Address: 113 Enoggera Terrace Paddington Queensland
http://www.niralajacobi.com/
The Personal Best 7 Steps To A Better Body: By David
Blair!
The Personal Best 7 Steps to a Better Body
1. Aerobic Exercise - Also referred to as cardio-vascular
exercise, aerobic training includes such exercises as
running, walking, cycling, swimming and boxing. Aerobic
exercise will help you increase the strength of your
heart and lungs and is also important in controlling
your body weight. It is recommended that you perform
three 30 minute sessions of aerobic activity per week
to help maintain a healthy and fit body. If weight loss
is your goal, more aerobic exercise is better.
2. Resistance Training - Also referred to as
weight training, will help you maintain and/ or increase
your body muscle mass. Resistance training may be performed
with weights, resistance bands or your own body weight.
.
Resistance training is important to: " Maintain or increase
your metabolic rate which in turn helps you to maintain
or decrease your body fat levels. " Increase your strength
in order to more efficiently deal with daily activities.
" Maintain or increase the strength of your bones and
therefore help prevent osteoporosis. " Help maintain
good posture which in turn decreases the likelihood
of body aches and pains. .
3. Core Strengthening - involves performing exercises
to assist in increasing the strength and functionality
of the muscles surrounding the spine. Strengthening
of these muscles will help improve your posture together
with allow you to perform daily activities with greater
ease and safety. .
4. Flexibility - Increasing flexibility involves
stretching the muscles surrounding the various joints
of the body. Generally, stretching should be performed
in a static position, held for 20 seconds and should
not be painful. It is most effective to stretch when
the muscles are warm, therefore after exercise is best.
.
The benefits of stretching include: " Reducing the likelihood
of injuries such as muscle strains. " Improving mobility
around the joints of the body. " Improving posture.
" Mental and physical relaxation .
5. Rest & Relaxation - The muscles of your body
are actually broken down during exercise and therefore
require rest to rebuild and recover. It takes the body
approximately 24 - 48 hours to recover from an hour
of strenuous exercise. It is recommended to have at
least 48 hours rest between resistance training of a
single muscle group and to take a couple of full days
off each week. It is also important to gain some quality
rest daily. .
6. Nutrition - The key to long term nutrition
is balance. A balanced daily diet should include: "
2 fruit and 5 vegetable servings " 1 serving of meat
(or a protein alternative) " 2 servings of dairy " 4
servings of breads, cereals, pasta, rice, etc. Note:
Your food intake should be distributed throughout the
day with breakfast being your most substantial meal.
.
7. Supplementation - Due to the generally lower
vitamin and mineral content of current-day foods together
with our sometime unbalanced nutritional intake, it
is recommended to include supplementation in your diet.
Supplementation in most cases should at least include
a multi vitamin & mineral, and omega 3 fish oil. Other
supplementation requirements will vary between individuals.
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Holosync:
Meditation Made Easy!
The benefits of meditation on the mind and body have
been known for thousands of years and have recently
been validated in scientific studies. Unfortunately,
many people find it difficult to meditate and give up
without receiving these benefits. This problem has now
been solved with the release of a powerful audio technology
called Holosync that sends a very specific stimulus
to the brain and creates states of deep meditation,
quickly and easily.
Stimulating the brain with Holosync releases stress-reducing
chemicals that are highly pleasurable. Most people go
easily into a deep, trance-like meditative state normally
only attained by experienced monks who have been meditating
for over 20 years. In fact, EEG studies show the brain
patterns experienced are actually deeper than those
attained by monks.
As new neural pathways connect and synchronise the two
sides of the brain, individuals develop what scientists
call "whole brain functioning," which improves learning,
intuition, mental clarity, creativity, concentration,
and intelligence, as well as amazing quantum leaps in
insight and self-awareness.
New research also reveals that even short-term exposure
to Holosync creates significant increases in DHEA which
is a precursor, or source ingredient, to virtually every
hormone your body needs and is a buffer against stress-related
hormones . It is a key determinant of physiological
age. When DHEA levels are high, the body is at its peak
- vibrant, healthy, and able to combat disease effectively.
Holosync also increases your ability to deal with stress
and releases emotions such as anger, fear, sadness and
anxiety. When Holosync is used regularly over time,
many people discover that dysfunctional feelings and
behaviours fall away - even those that have stubbornly
resisted change in the past.
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Short
and Sweet:Taco Boats!
Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed
¾ cup water 250g lean minced beef pinch chilli powder
(optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 400g can red
kidney beans, drained 400g can chopped tomatoes freshly
ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped
parsley 1 small cos lettuce, outer leaves discarded
1 tomato, finely chopped 1/3 cup grated Australian reduced
fat cheddar cheese 1/3 cup Australian reduced fat natural
yogurt
Method
1.
Cook onion and garlic with 2 tablespoons of the water
in a non-stick saucepan until softened. Stir in minced
beef and spices and cook over high heat until browned.
2. Add beans, tomatoes, pepper and remaining water.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until mixture
has thickened. Stir in parsley. 3. To serve, spoon beef
mixture into lettuce leaves, sprinkle with cheese, fresh
tomato and dollop with yogurt
Notes Tip: The Mexican beef mixture is also great served
in tortilla wraps. Sprinkle taco boats with a little
avocado for extra colour!
For
adults: Add extra chilli sauce for serving
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Laughter
is the best medicine!
As
a drunk guy staggers out of the bar one Friday evening,
a fire engine races past, siren wailing and lights flashing.
Immediately, the drunk starts chasing the engine, running
as fast as he can until eventually he collapses, gasping
for breath. In a last act of desperation he shouts after
the fire engine, "If that's the way you want it, you
can keep your bloody ice creams!"
Quote
of the week!
"Our deepest fear is not that we are
inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful
beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that
most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be
brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who
are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing
small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened
about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure
around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that
is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same. As we are
liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically
liberates others.
Our
Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson from A Return To
Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
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