Relax & Reclaim

I wanted to provide a posted answer to Mr. Freitag's inquiry about looking good shirtless. Depending on numerous health factors and related weight issues, a good program to get the desired effects has to encompass not only a balanced meal plan but a solid work out regimen as well. There are of course, a lot of options out there for people to choose from and no doubt you may be able to name a few dozen at will. Here are a few tips for you: For natural weight loss, I would recommend initiating the elimination of body toxins first. A good fiber-rich program that is designed to provide a gradual weight loss while cleansing your colon. You can get results in a relatively short period of time.   A good diet plan is a little tougher to come by because many of these programs only address a single aspect of health maintenance (carbohydrate control, fat loss, muscle building, etc).  To achieve the desired effect of a lean body it would be advisable to get on a meal plan that provides al...

In response to one of my recent articles, a frequent reader, Janina Odell commented asking about how to deal with dry, brittle hair. I gave her a recipe in my response that should help her out. This got me thinking though, how many other people have the same issue?  So I did some research. Your hair is made of keratin ( the same protein that makes up your nails and the outer layer of your skin ). The part you see and style is called the hair shaft. It's actually dead tissue made by your hair follicles tiny bulb-like structures beneath your scalp's surface. We've all heard of thinning hair problems, but do we really know how common this problem is? Let's take a look at a few interesting numbers.... Approximately 70 million Americans have fine or thin-looking hair and it's growing (pardon the pun) 4 million women and 5 million men will have noticeably thinner-looking hair before they reach age 60 By age 65, 48% of all women reported thi...

Have you ever had issues with trying to go to sleep?  We know we need to get some sleep in order to function well the next day. I've DEFINITELY been there and I also know what a toll it can take on the human body. I believe it's called "junk sleep". Anyway, getting a restful night of sleep helps us stay pleasant and productive. Over the years I've had the pleasure of speaking to some very knowledgeable people on this subject.  They've given me some great suggestions on how to sleep better and I'd like to share a few of them with you. Here are some effective strategies to help you get some of the best uninterrupted, high-quality sleep known to humanity: 1. Avoid Caffeine in the Evening: Coffee, tea, and energy drinks can affect sleep for hours after consumption. Aim to stop caffeine intake by the early afternoon to give your body time to unwind. 2. Quit Smoking: Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it harder to fall and stay asleep. If you’re not ready to ...

This series has been challenging to write due to the sheer amount of research needed to intelligently discuss the subject matter at length. However, it has been a lot of fun. I can hardly wait to unveil my next chapter to you, but I wanted to share an experience and a bit of history with you as well. I recently had the opportunity to try out some pure  green tea   at an authentic Chinese teahouse. I noticed right off the bat that the tea was quite unique in flavor.  It tasted like grass.😵‍💫 I'll admit, I have had green tea before, but this was VERY grassy and floral. A friend that I was with explained some history about green tea (I hope I have recalled it accurately. I will gladly accept any feedback if my recollection has failed me).🤔 According to Chinese legend, green tea was invented by an emperor who was in the forest, and had simply boiled a kettle of water on his campfire. The water was too hot to drink, so ...

Eat. Sleep. Be happy. Repeat.   Unknown- Your Quest:  A Great Night's Sleep Your Steps: Just Moments Away 1. Make a list of what you need to do the next day , write it all down and keep that paper and pen near your bedside in case you think of anything else you need to do. When you write things down you’re giving your brain the signal that it no longer needs to think about those tasks. 2.   Don't watch television or listen to the radio (especially the news) before retiring for the night - and certainly do not fall asleep with the TV or radio on. 3.   Read some inspirational or self-growth material for at least 30 minutes prior to bed. Your goal is to fill your mind with inspirational thoughts before falling asleep so that the last thoughts you have before drifting off are uplifting thoughts - as opposed to the stressful thoughts that most people fall asleep thinking about. 4.   Make sure the room that you're sleeping in is as dark a room as possibl...

"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." Homer- When was the last time you had a great (not just  good ) night's sleep? I mean, a sleep that makes you want to spring out of bed with a serious burst of energy? Been a while, huh? Fret no more my friends, I have discovered some helpful tips to help you get a better night's sleep. A typical great night's sleep usually involves falling asleep within 10 minutes of your head hitting the pillow. It's actually an atypical occurrence for most people.  A key factor in determining if you've had a great night's sleep is if you have pleasant or "sweet" dreams. If you've had nightmares or 'stressful' dreams then you're probably not getting "restful" sleep. Why is it so important to get quality sleep each and every night? Your body and your mind break down and get worn out from stress during the day.  The only time that your body and you...

What if there was no allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? What would your life be like without this condition? Did you know that at least 20% of the population in North America are affected by this condition each year? Once, long ago, it was rare to find someone with seasonal affected allergies... Steps to allergy relief The first step toward getting relief from allergic reactions (or overreactions) is to find the causes of your allergy and then make every effort to avoid them. However, even under the most ideal scenarios, this can be nearly impossible . Multiple allergens may have the potential to affect a person in the same manner (sneezing, coughing, itchiness, etc). You could literally be hunting down allergens for months to try isolating a single catalyst.  One approach is to tackle the allergens simultaneously by using inhibitors to stop the symptoms. This would require the use of either physician-prescribed or OTC (over the counter) medications. There are man...