Time for a – TIME OUT!
At some point in each of our lives, something will happen that will truly rock our world. Over the past few weeks, I have had one of these life changing situations happen to me. On October 8th. my mother, Sarah A.Crider, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s passed away at my home in Florida. Mother was 87 years old and willingly and knowingly left on her great adventure.
One of the first things I learned growing up, was that “people are more important than things.” I believe that dealing with real life issues and having a healthy closure is important to our good health and future happiness. Taking a “time out” is free and the perfect life tool that can help us heal and deal with our losses. It works for all types of loss whether it be through divorce, a job, friendship or the loss of a loved one through death. We each have our own way of coping with things that threaten our comfort, health or well being, but a “Time Out” is the one thing that can help us put it all into the proper perspective, allowing us to move through the pain and disappointments that are a part of life.
Today, I am taking a “Time Out” – to take this opportunity to share with you and to honor my mother…
Sarah A, Crider with a quote by Kate Douglas Wiggin.
“Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and sisters, aunts and cousins, comrades and friends – but only one mother in the whole world.”
You Can Eat Organic Food And Still Save Money!
Eating good healthy food along with having a good attitude about life may not be all there is to staying healthy but it is a great start.
What are healthy foods? Some think that organic food is of the highest quality. I tend to feel this way myself. When I was growing up my parents always planted a garden and they never used the fancy fertilizers…just plain ole compost and manure. If you are a gardener you know the thrill of raising your own food. I guess organic food is something we must each experience for ourselves.
I plant a small organic herb garden every year and include many vegetables as well. I am always amazed at the amount of money I can save by having my little garden. I love to cook with herbs and each special dinner saves me at least $3.00 for the basil, rosemary or parsley. I can just walk out my kitchen door and have my herbs in a flash. A few sprigs of parsley as needed, or mint leaves for my tea anytime I want. I Just use what I need, there is no waste ..or money lost.
I always feel more satiated when eating organic foods. If you shop the farmers markets you may be surprised to find that organic herbs, fruits and vegetables often costs only a few cents more.
To your health!
Headache? Your body may be putting you on a water alert!
You are probably saying, well this is the craziest thing I have ever heard …but wait, read this article, and let me share an experience with you.
What I am about to share, has happened to me enough times, that I know it to be true in the case of my body. I have also read numerous reports about dehydration, and the body’s responses to the lack of water.
The other afternoon, I was working on several stressful projects when all of a sudden I developed this terrible headache, it was hurting down into my neck as well. I was feeling ill all over. But, knowing that sometimes this is a signal from my body that it is time for a nice glass of cool water, I decided to drink some water before taking any medication. So I stopped everything, drank a glass of nice cool water…and practiced being present. I remained still, in a light meditative state, and focused on my breathing. Well, within 10 to 15 minutes I felt fine…no more headache. Sometimes, I will experience my body’s cry for water as a pain in my leg, my face or just about any place on my body. Sometimes when my body is in need of hydration, my face will feel drawn or puffy.
I call water my miracle drug.
I have never been one to drink a lot of water. I am one of those individuals, who doesn’t feel thirsty as often as some of my peers. Oh, I know you are going to say…you have to drink 6 to 8, eight ounce glasses of water a day to keep your body hydrated. I am in agreement with that, for the most part, except that I personally know that is not the fact for yours truly. I eat a lot of fruits, enjoy my organic green tea with breakfast and a hot chocolate before bed. I drink water the first thing upon arising, in the morning. Then, I carry my Fuji water around with me during the day, and I take sips whether I feel thirsty or not. If I try to force myself to drink a lot of water, I do not feel well.
Of course, we all know that the body is made up of over 70% water, and our bodies need water for hydration and proper functioning of all bodily systems. Water helps us to enjoy a more beautiful complexion, nice hair, etc. When the body is properly hydrated it even deminishes many of the signs of aging (plumps up the skin) so long as we keep the body hydrated.
Check your ph balance often. You can check your saliva, or your urine to determine your ph level. You can puchase the kit at the drug store…just dip one of the strips in urine and follow the chart on the kit to determine the ph level. Checking your urine in the morning and evening is a good way to get an accurate reading. According to my research, if it is a nice clear, pale yellow color this is usually an indication that your body is properly hydrated. Strive for a ph level of from 7.5 to 7.1–and keep drinking that good water.
To your vibrant health!
Bobbi Henderson
Breakfast: The Best Way to Start the Day
Breakfast is your most important meal of the day. It helps to set the
tone for the whole day, and provides the necessary energy to help you sail through the morning. energized and feeling great. My favorite breakfast, is oatmeal and banana with low fat milk, scrambled egg on arugula leaves and a cup of hot green tea.
Those who eat breakfast, tend to be able to concentrate and maintain their energy levels, better than those individuals who skip breakfast. Research shows, that children do better in school when they eat a good breakfast. Actually, this is one of the reasons for the free lunch programs. When we look at this same research, with the adult in mind, it is easy to see that when we eat a nutritious breakfast, we are functioning at higher levels mentally, physically and emotionally.
Dr Weil, says that we should have a bit of protein for breakfast. In one of his books, he suggests a piece of fish or chicken as an excellent source of protein for breakfast. It is a great way to use left over fish, chicken, pork chops, etc. Just add them to eggs
and create a new recipe.
If you want to keep your body fully functioning, at its highest capacity, and maintain a clear head through out the day, make sure you never ever skip breakfast. Research also shows, that people who eat breakfast, seem to be able to control their weight, and tend to be slimmer than those who skip breakfast. Make eating a good healthy breakfast a priority.
To your vibrant health!
Bobbi Henderson
Stop Smoking!!! With Hypnosis
Today, hypnosis is being used for many things like building self confidence, weight loss, overcoming fear, breaking old habits, smoking cessation, etc. I separated smoking cessation from breaking old habits because from my point of view there is nothing like trying to quit smoking. No!… in deed.
I used to smoke and I remember those days. My clothes smelled of smoke. I could wash my hair and after smoking one or two cigarettes my hair smelled of smoke. I was always brushing my teeth and chewing gum. The thing that I disliked most was that my winter coat smelled of smoke and I always had to have it cleaned. Most of us today, especially reformed smokers feel that smoking is Yuk. But, there are still a lot of closet smokers.
Guess you could say that I was a little unfair with my smoking. Even though I smoked, I still did not want to date or kiss anyone who smoked. “Why is that” you ask??…darned if I know, but I think it was because I always knew that I was going to quit, plus I have never really liked the smell of smoke. But, I did find smoking relaxing and at the time I rather enjoyed it.
How to relax and chill out and tone down my naturally high energy…that was my dilemma. I had quit smoking many times and had no difficulty but all of a sudden when I tried to quit I felt ill. It even felt like my veins were hurting. You guessed it…one cigarette made it all better and within the hour I was out partying with my friends. This was scary!
My daughter talked me into trying hypnosis. The place was Washington, DC and the time 1987. I went to the Wesselton Institute, spent about 3 hours there and left with a tape that I was to play about three times in the next 11 days. It worked! I have never gone back to smoking and would never consider it because of the proven health risks. I love my life!
If you or someone that you love still smokes, give them the gift of better health by introducing them to a good hypnotist who specializes in smoking cessation. It is worth it…for your good health!
Thanks to Peter Wesselton, I am a non-smoker and can attest to the fact that hypnosis works for smoking cessation.
I wish you a long and healthy…smoke free life!
Managing Stress Naturally
We live in the greatest time in history, but we are bombarded with so many demands and expectations that it is impossible to totally eliminate the harmful stress from our lives. So it is important to be able to recognize stress and put it in the proper perspective so that we can properly deal with it.
Statistics show that many of the doctor visits every year are actually stress related.
Make this a great year. Practice stress management for a healthier, happier life for you and your loved ones.
Wishing you all the best.
Blessings
Bobbi Henderson
www.nulifecoaching.com
Healthy Change is in the Air
Happy New Year! Can’t you just feel all the excitement in the air? Old ideas are falling away and most people are open and ready to welcome changes that will not only uplift but will create an atmosphere of goodwill. Be your best this year….keep your body healthy and your energy up!
If you would like to learn how to have more healthy energy just click the link below for a message from Dr. Hyman. Wishing you good health and vibrant energy.
Do It With Music!
Our fast pace global society, offers all the bells and whistles to help us to do everything better, easier and faster; yet we are all stressed out, and seldom feel we have time to do the things that we would like.
Even though stress is normal, it can be very unhealthy, when we do not have an outlet for these pent up feelings. One way, to help one deal with stress is listening to music, especially classical. It is interesting, that most of us have been using music to release stress all of our lives, but we have not ever actually acknowledged this fact.
There are numerous studies that show the affects of music on everyday stress. One finding, showed that music can lower or raise the heart rate, soothe the nerves or cause a headache, etc. It all depends on the individual and their perspective. What are they listening to and why? I remember as a child I listened to rock and roll music because it I loved how it made me feel. I could feel like the most beautiful girl in the world, experience feelings of fame and fortune, visit exotic places all in the time it took to listen to a song or instrumental. I could escape sounds and block out my mothers lectures. I was the queen of my world, escaping the world of the adults in my life. Very exciting times!
You can see how you can use music as a tool to help lower the stress levels in your life. Try classical or light jazz. But if you want to energize put on the old stuff from your teenage years and I think you will find as I have that you will experience a mood shift and feel energized. One of the best ways to utilize music for stress, is to play a soft music with a beat just a bit slower than your heart beat and do a 10 to 20 minute meditation. If you have never tried this, but you are an open minded person you are in for a pleasant surprise.
Make your day. Do it with music!
Mind Movies For Health & Prosperity
This mind movie was the winner of $5000. It is by Lila Sakura. It is excellent! Download it to your computer and watch it everyday for a healthier, happier more prosperous life. Share it with your friends.
One small jesture or word may be the very thing that someone else needs to change their world. Feeling good about your world can affect your health in a positive way.
Healthy State of Being: How Tuned In Are You With Your Surroundings?
Today I am thinking of health… as a healthy outlook on life. For instance being more trusting, caring, giving and forgiving. I found the perfect poem to get my point across. I have heard it many time but I do not know who the orginal author is…Wayne Dyer has used in some of his information. I love Wayne Dyer…one of his tapes series changed my life…but I will leave that for another time.
Keep an open mind and enjoy this fun but telling poem
The Cookie Thief
A woman was waiting
At an airport one night
With several long hours
Before her flight.
She hunted for a book
In the airport shop,
Bought a bag of cookies
And found a place to drop.
She was engrossed in her book
But happened to see,
That the man sitting beside her,
As bold as could be,
Grabbed a cookie or two
From the bag in between,
Which she tried to ignore
To avoid a scene.
So she munched the cookies
And watched the clock,
As the gutsy cookie thief
Diminished her stock.
She was getting more irritated
As the minutes ticked by,
Thinking, “If I wasn’t so nice,
I would blacken his eye.”
With each cookie she took,
He took one too,
When only one was left,
She wondered what he would do.
With a smile on his face,
And a nervous laugh,
He took the last cookie
And broke it in half.
He offered her half,
As he ate the other,
She snatched it from him
And thought… ooh, brother!
This guy has some nerve
And he’s also rude,
Why he didn’t even show
Any gratitude!
She had never known
When she had been so galled,
And sighed with relief
When her flight was called.
She gathered her belongings
And headed to the gate,
Refusing to look back
At the thieving ingrate.
She boarded the plane,
And sank in her seat,
Then she sought her book,
Which was almost complete.
As she reached in her baggage,
She gasped with surprise,
There was her bag of cookies,
In front of her eyes.
If mine are here,
She moaned in despair,
The others were his,
And he tried to share.
Too late to apologize,
She realized with grief,
That she was the rude one,
The ingrate, the thief!
How many times have we absolutely known that something was a certain way,
only to discover later that what we believed to be true…was not?
Have a lovely blessed day my friends!
