Showing posts with label stress reduction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stress reduction. Show all posts

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Sleepy Saturday

The weather was supposed to be sunny today. And it was, but only for the few morning hours. Now it's overcast, threatening rain, windy and chilly. I feel like being sleepy and a homebody, so that's exactly what I'm going to do today.

I slept in this morning... and it was fabulous.


Today's Workout:

Absolutely nothing.



Today's Food Log:


Brekkie

Maple Bacon, Egg and Cheese on English Muffin with Emergen-C drink.






After relaxing away the morning we decided to head to the GreenWise market to pick up some things for dinner.

Snack

On the ride home I snacked on Snapea Crisps.


Lunch

Then reheated my leftover Poblano's Adobe Chicken Salad.





It was still delicious, even though these photos aren't pretty.


Snack

I enjoyed another Chobani Peach Greek Yogurt before dinner.




Dinner

Marcel cooked up his Beef Stroganoff for us!






I also enjoyed another glass of the Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Merlot.


Dessert

Snacked on some Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips while sipping my wine.



And then started getting creative...





Also had another glass of wine...


Late Night Snack


A few pieces of candied ginger.




And another toasted English Muffin with Olive Oil Butter.






Today's Supplements:

Alfalfa: 6 caps
Cellfood: 8 drops
Emergen-C: 1 packet
nutraMetrix® Isotonix® Calcium Complete: 2 servings
nutraMetrix® Glucosatrin® Bone & Joint Formula: 3 caps


Au revoir!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Amethyst Bio Mat = Bliss

The other day I got a chance to lay on an Amethyst Bio Mat at my mom's friend's home in Tampa. At first I didn't feel anything, but the mat starts to heat up beneath you. The temperature can go up to 150-degrees and is adjustable based on what you're using it for. The reason why I got on the mat in the first place is because it felt like I pulled something out of whack in my SI joint. After only about 15 minutes on the Bio Mat, my body didn't hurt anymore. Amazing!



The BioMat delivers the highest vibrational resonance deep into all tissues of the human body. The combination of far infrared light, negative ions and amethyst quartz opens the channels for intelligent cellular communication leading to DNA repair and total body wellness.


NEGATIVE
IONS
Negative Ions



Increase Serotonin Levels
Negative ions are odorless, tasteless and invisible particles that we inhale in abundance near waterfalls, rain forests and oceans. Scientifically they are molecules with an extra electron helping to alleviate allergies, migraines and sinus problems.Once they reach our blood stream Negative Ions have a positive effect on the rate at which Serotonin is oxidized in the bloodstream, resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.
AMETHYST
Amethyst



Enhance Strength, Stability and Vigor
Amethyst bolsters the production of the hormones, and strengthens the cleansing organs, the circulatory system and blood, the immune system and body metabolism. Amethyst soothes the nervous system and aids in the transmission of neural signals. Memory skills improve with the use of this stone in therapy.
FAR INFRARED
Infrared






Energy & Technology:: Wellness
Far Infrared Heat is pure energy in the form of LIGHT from the invisible area of the electromagnetic spectrum. Far Infrared Heat is the most beneficial light wave, penetrating the skin and increasing circulation to detoxify the body of harmful toxins and acid wastes.
Infrared Range


I would really love to have one of my own. There are SO many health benefits to using a Bio Mat. Here are a few...

The Superior Health Benefits of the Bio-Mat

1. Improves Circulation & Cardiovascular Function

FIR waves raise the body temperature warming the blood and expanding the blood vessels. There is an increase in peripheral blood flow and volume, resulting in improved circulation and heart function.

2. Improves Immune System Function

FIR ray's deep heat raises your body temperature inducing an artificial and healthy fever. As the body works to combat the 'fever,' your body's immune system is activated and strengthened. Combined with the detoxification of harmful toxins and waste products, your overall health and resistance to disease is greatly improved.

3. The Bio-Mat Relieves Pain

The deep heat of the far infrared helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscles and soft tissue injuries. Increased blood circulation carries off metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen rich blood to oxygen depleted muscles, so they recover faster.

4. The Bio-Mat Eases Joint Pain and Stiffness

FIR heat therapy is widely used to treat patients suffering from many kinds of arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, it has been proved effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other musculoskeletal ailments. Stiffness, aches and soreness that come with aging are reduced or eliminated using FIR.

5. The Bio-Mat Reduces Stress and Fatigue

The gentle warmth of the far infrared rays helps to sooth nerves and relaxes tight or knotted muscles. The end result is reduced stress and improved energy.

6. Removes Bodily Toxins and Assists in Detoxification

FIR helps to detoxify the body in several important ways. Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built up toxins and waste. Daily sweating can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of an accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals, alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid, cholesterol, and uric acid. In addition to sweating, far infrared is capable of removing toxins via several other bodily systems.

7. The Bio-Mat Burns Calories and Controls Weight

As you relax in the gentle heat of the far infrared, you body is actually hard at work, producing sweat, pumping blood and burning calories. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association report, a single far infrared session burns as many calories as rowing or jogging for 30 minutes.

8. The Bio-Mat Improves Skin

The Bio-Mat's FIR and Negative Ions penetrate the skin deeply, helping detoxify impurities from the skin and lymph. In addition, exfoliation is greatly enhanced by the FIR, rapidly removing dead skin cells. Increased circulation draws your skin's own natural nutrients to the surface, rejuvenating your skin's health and appearance.



Thursday, February 26, 2009

RealAge YOU: Younger, Stronger

I received this email from RealAge yesterday. These widgets seem to be pretty neat and who can resist popping bubble wrap?

Your Best Strategy: Heading Off a Headache
What's the fastest way to relieve a headache? Not getting one in the first place. It's easier to do than you think. Try these simple strategies:

TYLENOL(R)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Bikini Bootcamp



This is the real deal. A tropical getaway that helps you shape up and rejuvenate your life. I would LOVE to do this (would be awesome as a T-Tapp Retreat too).

Bikini Bootcamp takes place in Amansala, Mexico. Sounds like a fabulous vacation to me!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Self-directed 60-Day Challenge


Every year T-Tapp does at least one 60-Day Challenge (usually in the spring) with prizes for the winners to come to the Annual T-Tapp Retreat in Safety Harbor, Florida to workout with Teresa Tapp herself. Teresa is so generous and she realizes that doing the 60-Day Challenge with set dates in the spring doesn't work for everyone. So she's put together a special offer for all T-Tappers... a Self-directed 60-Day Challenge. All the same rules, requirements and prizes apply, but you do the challenge on your own 60 day schedule.

This is a fabulous way to get motivated and inspired to exercise, get fit and healthier and reach some of your goals while reducing stress and getting beautiful inside and out.

Check out some of the previous winners:
www.t-tapp.com/success

All entries from the Self-directed Challenge and regular 60-Day Challenge will be combined together for consideration by Teresa Tapp. So it's worth a shot to get started when you're ready. No need to wait for the spring challenge!

Want to participate?
Email the T-Tapp office at
info@t-tapp.com to request more information.

I might just join in myself! However, since I'm staff I can't "win" a trip to the Retreat, but I can cheer everyone else on.

Happy Tapping!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Busy as a bee...

EXERCISE
PBS (morning)
TWSS

SKIN CARE
Brush AM: yes

SUPPLEMENTS
B12 Plus (6 sprays): yes
Cellfood (8 drops/3x): 4 drops
Water (8 glasses, 8 ounces each): 1.5 liter

FOOD
7:15am: coffee with plain soy/sugar
10:30am: 4 scones
11:00am: 1/2 red grapefruit
11:45am: coffee with cream/sugar
12:40pm: 2 slices of thin crust white chicken pizza
3:45pm: coffee with cream/sugar
6:00pm: pretzels with hummus and peanut butter
9:10pm: 2 slices of pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, side salad
*

JOURNAL
I've been so busy that I haven't had time to post or do my workouts. Oops... sorry self. I recently read somewhere to stop viewing exercise as a "chore" and more as "time to reduce stress and rejuvenate your body." I think it's a great tip. I know I feel SO much better when I T-Tapp... even if it's just a move or two (especially PBS). I almost forgot how much I love the feeling of body brushing too. It's just finding the time for myself that can sometimes be the hardest thing to do.

Tonight I have the place all to myself for a few hours. I snacked (what I could grab the fastest) and now I think I'll finally finish the entire Total Workout Super Slow.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

RealAge.com



This website is fabulous! RealAge doctors Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz have covered it all on this site.

Take the RealAge Quiz to find out your "real age" and what you can do to make yourself grow younger. (Apparently I have a little work to do.)

RealAge.com has a wealth of information about diet, exercise, health, youthfulness and stress reduction.

If you haven't already checked it out... do it.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Benefits of Lavender Aroma

I just got an email newsletter regarding the benefits of lavender aroma. Check it out...
According to RealAge.com, inhaling the aroma of lavender for as little as five minutes a day reduced cortisol levels (cortisol is a stress hormone that has also been linked to increases in belly fat) and may also enhance additional antioxidant activity in the body.

Ahh, the sweet smell of health.


Bulgarian Lavender oil can also be applied directly to the skin for bruises, burns, rosacea, wrinkles and any need to heal the skin. I like to use a few drops in a salt soak, but now I'll be smelling it during the day too.

Purchase one from www.t-tapp.com today!