•Carbohydrates: Why Size Matters
Carbohydrates: Why Size Matters
by: Laura Turner
If I collected a dime for each time I’ve seen or heard the word “carbohydrate” - or picked up a book on the subject, for that matter - I’d be a wealthy woman. And of course we’ve all heard the buzzwords: simple carb; complex carb; high carb; low carb; no carb. But do we really know what a carbohydrate is? And are carbs really as bad and fattening as we’re told they are?
In this article, I’ll make my best attempt to unveil the mystery of the...
•Double Whammy: Prevent Cancer and Lose Weight in One Fell Swoop!
Double Whammy: Prevent Cancer and Lose Weight in One Fell Swoop!
by: Laura Turner
Today, I've learned some great news and I’m shouting it from the rooftops! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! According to new research, you can prevent cancer and lose weight: both at the same time! What’s more? It’s easy! Easy, that is, if you are willing to make just a few lifestyle adjustments (You are willing, aren't you?).
Here’s the skinny: In her new book titled: “The Body Restoration Plan,” Dr. Paula...
•Fitness Focus: Overcoming Obstacles
Fitness Focus: Overcoming Obstacles
by: Laura Turner
If you’re like me, the quest to be in shape, manage weight and overall well-being, at times, feels overwhelming. And, as if the quest to be fit isn’t hard enough, there’s often other obstacles to overcome: health issues, time management, mustering up courage or energy. Even if you’ve been exercising for a long time, there’s always new barriers to be broken. So, how to put all of this into perspective? According to Tom Turner, executive...
•Here Comes The Sun: And I Say It's Alright
"Here comes the sun," the Beatles chorused. And as children most of us heeded the call enjoying long lazy days in the sun, laughing and cherishing time with friends. As we grew older, however, we were told the sun’s rays were destructive; the ozone layer was near depletion. Soon many asked: “Why leave the house in the first place?”
Is it any wonder researchers are finding us vitamin D deficient (Ref. Harvard Health Letter 2006)? To understand why this is significant it is first important to...
•Holiday Dieting: A Sweet Way To Cheat!
Holiday Dieting: A Sweet Way To Cheat!
by: Laura Turner
If your diet is making you a humbug this season, there’s some good news. Turns out dark chocolate, that decadent confection, may actually be good for you!
Yes, recently conducted studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that a dose of dark chocolate will heed all sorts of healthy results. And with the holidays just around the corner, this news couldn’t have come at a better time.
So just for...
•Identifying Your Wellness Potential
I will so trust that what is deep is holy, that I will do strongly before the sun and the moon whatever inly rejoices me and the heart appoints. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Each day, are you becoming more of yourself? At first an awkward question. Yet, as I continue to read and discover more about the mind/body model of wellness, it appears the pursuit of being "well" expands as we continue on the road to self-wholeness. Think of it this way, according to the mind/body model of wellness, we are in a...
•Journaling For Happiness And Spiritual Well-Being
Could a journal actually lead one to health and well-being? As both a writer and health enthusiast, this is a question I've given lots of thought to. As it turns out, I'm not the only one. Upon further research, there's been a considerable amount of press given to the idea that your journal could be a path to health and wellness. In fact, Southern Methodist University and Ohio State University College of Medicine studied the effects of creative journaling and found it conclusive in cleansing...
•Lunch With The Former First Lady
"Get over there," my friend Nan said with a shove.
I won't. I can't go, I thought, then recoiled. I set down my tea, put the book back into my black tote bag and zipped it shut. She'd never, I mean why would she?"
"Just come on, will you?" Nan said so... well, so confidently. Oh yeah, that's right. I'm the journalist here.
I straightened by back, fumbled for the paperback and walked over to greet Nan. Yes, living life at the marrow, that's what I'd promised myself. It's my favorite quote...
•Making The Holidays Matter: A Three Step Process
It's holiday time again. We love them, yes. But, if you're like me, all the media commotion makes it easy to forget their true meaning. And what's behind the true meaning of the Holidays? This year, after meditating on this question, three ideas came to mind: grace, gratitude and random acts of kindness. With these thoughts, I give you my own three steps for making the Holidays more meaningful.
Step One: Find Grace
It’s been a rough year full of deadlines, long hours and a whole lot of...
•Natural Relief For Arthritis And Joint Pain?
The years of teaching high impact aerobics are catching up with me. Sure it's been great for the ticker, but the knees on the other hand are showing signs of age and making icky noises. What my Physical Therapist friends call "creep" and "crepitus" (which is just nice technical way of saying "grinding") had become loud enough to be heard by the naked ear! At the rate I was going - I was sure I'd need a knee replacement by 40. Of course this just won't do. So I've taken to doing leg extensions...
•Shape Up! 4-Alternative Weight Loss Solutions
Shape Up! 4-Alternative Weight Loss Solutions
by: Laura Turner
I am embarrassed to admit how many different commercial weight loss programs I’ve tried. I don’t know about you, but after a while I grow tired of talking heads touting empty promises. None of them helped me look the way I think I should and most of them left me agonizing over eating the same foods over and over.
What’s a body to do?
In this article I’ve outline a few different ideas that I’ve found to really work. Ideas I...
•Simplicity, Patience And Compassion: The Three Treasures
According to Eastern tradition there are three treasures on the pathway to enlightenment: simplicity, patience and compassion. At first glance, such simple ideas. Yet after contemplation one easily recognizes: it’s these basic thoughts, when woven into our day, that can lead each of us to a contemplative, peaceful and more fulfilling life.
In this short article then, I invite you to take a page from Eastern religion: explore the three treasures and become aware of your relationship to them....
•Survival Kit for the Holidays: Grace, Gratitude and Random Acts Of Kindness
Survival Kit for the Holidays: Grace, Gratitude and Random Acts Of Kindness
by: Laura Turner
If you*re like me, the holidays always have a way of sneaking in. And - like an unexpected visitor who shows up the week I haven’t cleaned my home - I’m caught in a frenzy, desperate to scrape up the tumbleweeds of cat fur and make the place look presentable. For me at least, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas and Thanksgiving. Time is short and usually so is patience. So this year,...
•The Skinny On Siberian Ginseng
Ginseng is yet another addition to the category of Hot supplement topics. Of course - if there is a naturally occurring substance that helps to stimulate mental and physical energy, decrease incidence of cancer and ward off colds and flu - I certainly want answers! Although I'm still left a bit confused about all the different varieties - Siberian ginseng appears to be a popular, commercially available and beneficial form.
The Claims:
Decrease/Prevent Stress and Stress Related Illness:...
•Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty
Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty
by: Laura Turner
You’ve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how?
In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical. If my brother was born without being able to walk – how could my attitude or outlook change anything?
As I got older I continued to reflect on a youth seemingly filled with disappointments...
•Transform Your Imperfections
"In nature every moment is new; the past is always swallowed and forgotten; the coming only is sacred. Nothing is secure but life, transition, the energizing spirit. No love can be bound by oath or covenant to secure it against a higher love. No truth so sublime but it may be trivial tomorrow in the light of new thoughts. People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled it there any hope for them."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance
Recently I was reading the 7 Secrets For...
•What Are You Made For?
Often society dictates our thoughts, our wardrobe, our style, even our weight. But, what happens if we're not perfect in "their" eyes? In my mind, there's two choices: 1) Spend endless hours chasing images of what we "should" be or 2) Spend time discovering the answer to the question: "what's perfect for me?"
If you've ever found yourself struggling with your image of self as it pertains to your peers, consider this your freedom ticket. Here, I'll outline several ways to enhance your...
•Why Drug Companies are Naughty and 5 Remedies to Cure the Symptoms
Why Drug Companies are Naughty and 5 Remedies to Cure the Symptoms
by: Laura Turner
With the hum of the election campaign and the debate of “big business,” versus human interest, I decided to do a bit of muckraking into the art and science of the recent removal of Merck’s Vioxx. My motivation of course; to look for clues as to the role drug companies play in our health and wellness (or lack thereof).
Here’s some symptoms giving me trouble:
Symptom #1: After pulling Vioxx from the...
•Working Smart: 4-Easy Ways to Get Fit, Faster!
Working Smart: 4-Easy Ways to Get Fit, Faster!
by: Laura Turner
Let’s face it, getting and staying in shape can be a costly investment. And, if you’re not careful, its greatest cost is the one commodity you could use the most of: time (keeping monetary costs in check is another volume, entirely). Yet, even many seasoned exercisers often have difficulty changing their bodies with regular workouts. And worse, many think the more hours spent training heavily, the better the result. Not...
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