History Of Green Living How It All Began

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Contrary to popular belief, green living is not a new or trendy concept, thought up to serve as a Hollywood or political message platform. Although we have done just as much to destroy the planet we all live on, Man has worked to do some of conservation as well.

The ancient Romans built pits for garbage and other cultures worked to separate waste (both human and animal) from their daily living as well. Not too long ago, our forefathers used everything until it was beyond destroyed- the pioneers were the original proponents of the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle.

Back in the old days, buildings would be torn down, reworked and rebuilt with a minimum of new lumber being used in the process. Of course, with many places being tree poor, lumber was not an easy to come by commodity. All resources were used sparingly, mainly because it took so much work to get them.

Rainwater was saved in barrels to be used for everything from washing and cooking. In some cases, rainwater was the only water that could be used for drinking as well. (This was of course before acid rain was a concern.) Families used candles, soaps and oil sparingly- these items had to last as long as possible. During the day time, families used sunlight to read by, and of course all laundry was hand wash and line dry.

The modern conveniences of Man changed the way many things were done, and not always for the best. Vacuums made the sweeping of the rug more than just a gentle brushing, and soon no one was hanging a rug to beat it twice a year.

No matter that the vacuum required electricity, was generally harder on a carpet and not always as effective, they were a simple of prosperity. When automobiles came into high fashion, people clamored to get one, and the horse and carriage fell out of favor. Even a short trip was accomplished by auto, more as a status symbol than as a necessity.

Now we are all trying to find new ways to do things, to live in a more green way. We need to save our planet, but what should we do? Returning to the older ways of doing some things might be helpful, but there are those that find it hard to accept this concept. Sometimes doing something from the past is the best new way to live green- consider it retro-chic.

Hi There Vegetables Which Of You 3 Will Get Rid Of Stomach Fat

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There are certain types of vegetables that, if eaten regularly, will help you lose your belly fat. If you think that sounds crazy, then keep reading below because we haven't even scratched the surface yet.

Most people aren't aware of the different kinds of chemicals present in our food, water, and environment. Chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, and petrochemicals can all cause serious health problems in both men and women; the least worrisome of which is an increase in stomach fat. Crazy, right?

These chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, mimic the effects of estrogen and disrupt normal hormone function in our bodies. Recent research has linked xenoestrogens to breast cancer, early arrival of puberty, infertility, miscarriages, low sperm count, prostate and testicular cancers. Now, these are some serious health problems. What's worse, in today's society even if you are eating right and live in low pollution regions, it's almost impossible not to get some amount of daily contact to xenoestrogens.

The question becomes: how do we fight against xenoestrogens so that we get rid of stomach fat and decrease the risk of all of these disastrous health problems.

Two words: cruciferous vegetables.

There are several different classes of veggies, teas, and spices that have xenoestrogen combatant compounds that limit its effects on our bodies. Cruciferous Vegetables are one of the most potent classes and they include broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, etc.

These vegetables help you to lose belly fat more successfully because they contain special compounds (phytonutrients) like indole-3-carbinol (I3C) that help defeat xenoestrogens in your system. Besides disease fighting phytonutrients, cruciferous vegetables also contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals which are important in maintaining a healthy body.

Mmm, Broccoli never tasted so good huh? Well, if you're not a fan of vegetables, here are a few tips to maximize taste and nutrition when buying and cooking cruciferous veggies:

Overcooking cruciferous vegetables can produce a potent sulfur smell; so don't overcook.

Chop your vegetables and then add to soups, stews and casseroles.

Add raw broccoli or cauliflower to your green salad for an instant nutrient boost.

When purchasing broccoli, look for firm florets with a purple, dark green, or bluish hue on the top. They are likely to contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than broccoli with light green florets. If the broccoli is yellowish or limp and bendable, don't buy it because it is old.

Quite a few types of cruciferous vegetables such as brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and broccoli are ready to go in the frozen sections of your supermarket.

Good luck on your fitness goals and I hope this article helps you get rid of stomach fat.

Healthy Walking for Fitness and Fun

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Here is another exercise designed to keep you out of a gym. In fact walking away from the gym and putting as much distance as possible between you and it is good.
Good old fashioned walking is still one of the best keep fit activities there is. This is what the Human frame was originally designed for. That design has not changed our lifestyle has! The experts tell us that to keep fit a healthy body should take ten thousand steps a day for a woman and for a man it should be twelve thousand steps. How many of us complete anything like that many in an average day? To give you an idea of how many steps that is, if you walk briskly with a slightly lengthened step, you will make thirty every fifteen seconds, sixty every half minute, one hundred and twenty every minute and a half hour energetic walk will give you three thousand five hundred toward your target.

The best time to walk is early morning which, in addition to being invigorating, enables you to enjoy the freshness of the air, Natures sounds of the coming day and of course you know that you will not be sharing it with too many other folks - so a good time to think and make plans for your day.

Where to walk? Well, once again, Im sure our maker, when designing our extremely complex body, did not have concrete in mind! Because for the remainder of the day you will probably be walking on hard surfaces, for your healths sake take your morning walk on a grassy surface or, if you live by the sea, walk on sand. Sand is the best surface ever. Because of its giving nature it works many more muscles in your legs giving your legs a better workout. If you are lucky enough to be walking on sand, please please take off your footwear and walk barefoot. Feel the sand on the soles of your feet, the sea water around your toes and ankles and revel in Natures free gifts. And remember, as we are all children of Mother Earth, she likes to kiss the soles of our feet when she can.

If you study other people walking you will see many banging their heels into the ground as they walk. The resulting jarring effect up the spine from this heel contact is huge and over a lifetime can contribute to spinal and back problems. Take your weight forward just a little and lengthen your step slightly so you can feel the tension in your lower back muscles as your leg reaches the end of its travel. You will also find this takes weight off your heels and reduces the impact with the ground. Slightly spring off the balls of your feet. This will help to stretch and flex those long muscles at the back of your thighs and calves and strengthen your lower back muscles in the process. Practice this and you will find that your walking will become smoother, more comfortable, graceful and much more enjoyable. You will also find that that little spring in your step will produce more energy and create a better feeling of well being in you.

Back to how many steps you would take in a day. Technology can be of assistance here in that you can buy a pedometer which will register every step you take. You can buy one that registers your steps only, for a few dollars, or you can go all the way and get one that tells you how many calories you have burned and what you had for breakfast for around thirty dollars. Whichever one you get, you strap it to your waist band for the day and it will tell you exactly how many steps you have made. It is a great motivating tool in that it encourages you to find additional ways to add more steps to your daily routine.

For example, park your car further from the shops, park in the parking spot farthest from the supermarket (this also reduces the possibility of contact from other vehicles and shopping trolleys), take the steps instead of the escalator, walk down to the corner store, meet a friend and walk with them, join a walking club. These are all incentives to walk more and once they become a habit you will find that you will increase your daily number of steps quite easily, ultimately reach your target and of course, gain all the health benefits that will accrue you will be amazed at how your fitness increases and how much better you will feel. So, get walking and enjoy.

You can read more about walking and keeping fit in my ebook 'Voyage of the Little Ship 'Tere Moana' downloadable from my sailboat2adventure website website for sailors

Healthy Thinking Using Your Mind To Help Heal Body, Heart & Soul

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You probably know what it takes to live a healthy life, right? Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, take vitamins maybe add in some fish oil for cardiovascular health. Make sure you get enough protein, carbohydrates, and lean fats. Fortunately for many, healthy eating and exercise have become more and more a way of life. You know the list of dos and donts to keep your body strong and fit.

What is less well known is how your thoughts influence your physical, emotional, and even spiritual health. Your mind is an extremely powerful instrument that can be either a friend or foe. For most, left to its own devices, the mind is a foe, and can lead to pain, difficulty, and suffering. With a little bit of effort and awareness, however, the mind can become a friend. As a friend, your mind can be used as a powerful asset to help promote your health and well-being on all levels.

Understanding Your Mind Friend or Foe

Is your mind your friend or your foe? If you are like most, your mind bombards you with concerns, worry, anxiety, negative self-talk and a barrage of other nonsense.

Your mind may harass you about being good enough or healthy enough. It might critique you for making poor decisions. Are you being a good enough mother to your children? Are you a loving enough partner? Are you taking good enough care of your physical body?

And then lets not forget gnawing concerns about physical appearance. The mind may lament: I have too many wrinkles. How did my butt get so big? What should I do about these sun spots?

Does this list sound at all familiar? You can probably write your own your unique flavor of negative mental messages. These messages range from annoying to downright tyrannical. They are tyrannical because they control your life.

What kind of life can you live when your mind harasses you constantly with these types of concerns and worries?

It is my contention that true health is impossible when you live with a tyrannical mind. And most people do. You can eat all the right foods, do all the right exercises, take all the best supplements, and have a wonderful mix of alternative and conventional medical care. Yet if you are a slave to your thoughts, believing every mental message that the mind produces, how can you be truly healthy?

The mind-body connection is by now well-known and documented throughout the scientific literature. If your mind is producing stress, anxiety, and insecurity, whether that is through making you believe that you are not quite good enough the way you are, or that something is wrong with you, or making you worry and stress about situations over which you have no control, this mental turbulence has a very real impact on your physical health and well-being.

The tragedy is that most people live enslaved by their minds their thoughts, beliefs, mental patterns and emotions. The triumph is that with a little awareness and effort, you can begin to free yourself from the tyranny of your mind and move toward true health and well-being.

Freeing the Mind Breaking Free from the Thoughts and Beliefs that Confine You

So, how do you break free from this ceaseless and controlling mind-chatter?

Fortunately, there are some steps you can take that will help you find freedom from a controlling, and even debilitating mind.

Step #1: Become aware of the thoughts that you think

Before you can break free from your negative thoughts, ideas, and beliefs about yourself, your body, and your life, you must first become aware of the thoughts that you think on a regular basis.

What thoughts and beliefs are being generated in your mind? Everyone has thoughts, messages, tapes if you will, that run through the mind. Without awareness, these thoughts control you and dictate your life. Yet as you become aware of the thoughts you think on a regular basis, you can gradually begin to loosen the control they have over your life.

There is no practice more important or more impactful in breaking free from the thoughts that control you than the practice of meditation. Over time, a regular meditation practice makes you more aware of the thoughts that are being generated by your mind. With meditation, you discover that you are not the thoughts you think. You are not the messages and voices inside your head. Over time, meditation will gradually help lessen the grip and hold that your thoughts have over your life. The amazing thing about meditation is that simply by practicing meditation, you will become more aware of the thoughts you think on a regular basis.

Step #2: Recognize that they are false

Before you become aware of your thoughts, they control you absolutely. As you become aware of them, you can begin to notice that they control you. You can begin to notice how they control you. The next step in breaking free from them is recognizing that they are false. You have to realize that they are simply messages, usually learned in early childhood, and they are false. They are not about you and should not be allowed to control your life.

Step#3: Refuse to believe them

The next step is refusing to believe them. As you begin to see more clearly that these false messages run through your mind, you can make a decision to not believe them. You can recognize that they are false false messages running through your mind. As such, they should not be listened to and should be ignored.

It is like music running in the background. You can carry about your business, go about your life, and ignore the negative thoughts and beliefs. Disregard them, dont listen to them completely ignore them. As you practice this, gradually over time they will lessen and recede more and more.

In this way, you can use your awareness to free yourself from the negative thoughts that you think.

As the mind becomes free from these negative messages and beliefs, it can be used as an ally to promote health. When you are listening to the negative thoughts and beliefs that run through your mind, it promotes dis-ease. As you become free from these voices, the energy of your mind is elevated to help you move toward true wellbeing.

Healthy is the New Skinny!

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If Barbie Were a Real Woman, She Would Look Like the Rest of Us!

Listen to or Watch Healthy is the New Skinny on the Dr. Andrea Show as she Discuss the Obsession of Body Perfection in America

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If Barbie were a real woman she would have: divorced Ken, had 1-tummy tuck under her belt, endured 2 lay-offs, suffered with thinning hair, turned off the lights while making love and probably been treated for her depression! Come on people lets get real; Barbie would look and feel like most of us!

Forty to fifty percent of women in the U.S. are under pressure to measure up to a certain social and cultural ideal of beauty, which can lead to poor body image. Women are constantly bombarded with Barbie-doll images.

If you fear the words Pool Party, let Dr. Andrea walk you through it! Got a class or family reunion coming up? Allow Dr. Andrea to boost your confidence! Is your daughter obsessed about being SKINNY? Dr. Andrea can coach her through it! Or do you just desire to feel good about YOU? Dont miss this show!

It is estimated that 40-50% of American women are trying to lose weight at any point in time.

One out of every four college aged women has an eating disorder.

Almost half of all women smokers smoke because they see it as the best way to control their weight. Of these women, 25% will die of a disease caused by smoking.

At 5?9 tall and weighing 110 lbs, Barbie would have a BMI of 16.24 which is considered severely underweight. Because of her ridiculous proportions (39 bust, 18 waist, 33 thighs and a size 3 shoes!), if she was a real woman, she wouldnt be able to walk upright - she would have to walk on all fours.

At age thirteen, 53% of American girls are unhappy with their bodies. This grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen.

By presenting an ideal that is so difficult to achieve and maintain, the cosmetic and diet product industries are experiencing exponential growth. Its no accident that our daughters, nieces and BFFs are increasingly brainwashed into thinking that thinness is the essential criterion of beauty. The message were hearing is either all women need to lose weight or that the natural aging process is a disastrous fate.

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On this talk show, which aired live on June 29th at 1pm ET, the was discussion titled, Dr. Andrea says, The media has it all wrong and its got us all trippin! The average American woman is 54 tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 511 tall and weighs 117 pounds.

Dr. Andrea was joined by Blanche Williams, former model, Sirius-XM Radio talk show personality, author, media literacy advocate, and management director for acclaimed documentary The Souls of Black Girls, focusing on the impact the media has on black womens self-image. Blanche has been involved with health, wellness and empowerment for over 10 years and believes that a healthy mind creates a healthy body. Her book, How to Design Your Mind for Greatness, is part of Williams Greatness by Design Empowerment Enterprises. www.greatnessbydesign.com

Also joining the conversation was Andrea Owen. She is a life coach, blogger of Live your Ideal Life, and a speaker passionate about empowering women to value their character and access their 3 best selves: self-worth, self-confidence and self-esteem.

Dr. Pennington answered pertinent questions that include:

What is Total Life Transformation all about for real women with real weight issues?
Why do some of us hate the way we look?
How can we boost our metabolism to increase weight loss?
How can women come to love the bodies we have on the inside?
What are ways to reduce the weight after the baby comes?
How can we boost the esteem of our teens and prevent poor choices?

Airing weekly, Empowered for Life! with Dr. Andrea on BlogTalkRadio and www.YouTube.com/PenningtonMedia will discuss timely and relevant topics including wellbeing, weight loss and body image, eating disorders, and health empowerment. She will even delve into tackling work/life balance, as well as lifestyle topics that cover beauty, travel, and relationships.

Healthy Eating for Lean Body Mass

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What is lean body mass (LBM)? Here I want to tell that lean body mass is include of everything in your body except body fat. Your lean body mass contains such as organs, blood, bones, muscle, skin and etc. A simply lean body mass formula is, Lean Body Mass (LBM) = Your Body Weight (Your Body Weight x Your Body Fat %).

Lean Body Mass is the weight of the body not including fat. Don't believe that your aim should be the same as your lean body mass - it shouldn't, you would be dead if you reached that aim. Your body wants some fat - the excellence of which is very significant to how good your results will be. Normal fats, for example olive oil, omega 3 (as of fish) are actually good for you in the correct amounts, and will assist you.

Since Lean Body Mass is the weight of your muscles, bones and body tissue, it is related to your body weight purpose - the key is that you uphold or add to your lean body mass, whilst lessening the amount of body overweight present in your body. This is very significant to remember - if you consume too little of what your body requirements, in conditions of calories, protein and fats, over time your muscles will atrophy, or waste, and you will be left with a solid job of burning calories.

Protein is required, not just to continue LBM, it also is needed to assist manage hunger and support rising muscle mass and muscle replenishment. The average every day protein wants range from 90-94 g for men and range from 64-67 g for women. Extra protein wants must also be taken into account during periods of growth, pregnancy, lactation, intense strength and patience training and for most old persons.

The Lean body mass is fitted with high protein and necessary nutrients that is similar to a single balanced food. It is also simple to prepare, comes in helpful that you drink anytime and everywhere. It is also very taste. Most health drinks have compromised taste that is why it has never been a pleasant drinking time. With Labrada your health drink comes in a diversity of tasty flavors to wish from.

Easy exercises similar to walking or just moving your hands and legs to and fro would not help. You should opt for power training movements that put a lot of tension on your muscles. Such workouts aim better muscles in your body and hence weight gain is faster.

Healthy foods are basis of nutrients that our bodies require in order to stay fit and healthy without consuming unnecessary nutrients and calories. Good source of proteins are lean cuts of meat, eggs, cottage cheese, fish, protein supplements. Source of multifaceted carbs are oats and like whole grain cereals, veggies and fruits. A lot of sportsperson stay away from fruits when dieting, but if you are on low calories, just avoid fruits full carbs such as bananas.

Health Clubs Healthy Foods for Families Increase Profits

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More health clubs are catering to families today, realizing that keeping members and their families together can be an effective strategy for maintaining membership. Many clubs already offer child care, but an increasing number are carving out valuable real estate for kid's programs, which can be marketed as a value added luxury to help attract parents to a facility. This includes offering healthy foods for kids and their parents.

Nutrition for Kids

In today's hectic world, busy parents often succumb to the pressures of time by satisfying a child's hunger at the local fast-food joint, all because they didn't have time to plan, and no healthy alternative was readily available. Let's face it, sometimes the tail wags the dog and life takes over!

Health club owners who already have a juice bar or caf can seize this opportunity to reach members who are zipping away after a workout with kids in tow; adding healthy shakes and snacks for the kids can dramatically increase profits. This piece of your club's real estate could yield a tangible return on your investment while you offer your members and their children superior nutrition.

Why do Kids Need Nutrition?

Kids constantly need nutritious food because they are growing at an incredible rate; nutrients in food are the building blocks of strong cells that lay the foundation for a healthy body. A well balanced meal promotes healthy growth both mentally and physically.

Nutritious Foods are Important for Adults Too

Although eating nutritious foods is especially important for kids, adults need them almost as much. Some may suggest "Our bodies are already well developed, so we don't need nutritious foods; our bodies can adjust," but that's an unwise argument. The cells in our bodies have a limited life span and continue to regenerate. Each cell lives a maximum of one year; most of them less. In fact, 98% of all cells in our bodies will die and regenerate in one to nine months at least once. Just consider the cells that line your stomach; 50 million of these cells die and are recreated every two days!

Good Dietary Choices Affect Kids Lives

Simply put, giving kids nutritious foods will not only give them strong cells and strong bodies, but also the ability to make the right choices for the rest of their lives. Eating an occasional piece of junk food won't hurt anyone, but showing kids that nutritious food can be delicious and fun is important. Helping parents do this offers health club and fitness operations a big opportunity.

The Benefits of Offering Healthy Foods for Families

Businesses that act to help parents make the right choices for their kids by offering healthy foods will see several benefits. First, the profit potential of offering healthy food choices in a club or gym can be enormous; offering healthy snacks and meals to kids and their parents will increase revenue. Second, a juice bar or caf at a fitness facility is considered an additional amenity that not only attracts new members, but retains existing ones. Lastly, the fitness facility helps the parents feel good about themselves for making the "right" nutritional choice and, in turn, the parents feel good about the business. Therefore, providing nutritious food options for members and their kids benefits everyone: kids, members and the business.