Beach Workout

Beach Work Out

Run along beach ¼-1/2 mile

10 push ups

10 squats

10 squat kicks

10 reverse kicks

tread water

run back to start

repeat 3x’s

*challenge: tread water with a child on your back!

Free to BE

Free to BE

Live out loud.

Don’t hold back.

Forget about living in the confines of others lines.

Color yourself outside the lines

Blast through conformity.

Live boldly and joyfully.

Spread it like a wild fire.

Free others with your freedom.

Love self like no other.

Pollenate life around you with your spirit.

Dance like the butterflies.

Never hold back for someone else’s comfort.

And above all else LOVE all as if there is no tomorrow.

Inspirational Books I Recommend

Books for Inspiration 

“Creative Visualization” by Shakti Gawain

http://www.shaktigawain.com/products/books/creative-visualization

“Flow” by Csiksgentmihalyi

http://www.amazon.com/Flow-The-Psychology-Optimal-Experience/dp/0061339202

“The Invitation” and “The Dance” Oriah Mountain Dreamer

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SB8QDM?ie=UTF8&tag=oriah-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002SB8QDM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NPCV0C?ie=UTF8&tag=oriah-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002NPCV0C

Allergies and Immune Aids

Allergies and Immune Aids

The allergies are ridiculous here in Florida every Spring.  It’s up to you to battle them with mindfulness, preparation, and consistency.  Here are a few tips to ward off the symptoms:

 Neti pot:  

ancient water irrigation system for the nose and sinus canal.  Best used twice daily but if once, evening is great after being in the elements all day.

Boost immune system:

oil of oregano by dropper, by pill, and/or in a nasal spray.  This amazing herb has many uses.  From Dr. Oz: “Studies have shown that oil of oregano is effective at killing bacteria, and could also help the immune system take action against viruses, fungi and parasites.”

Olive leaf extract has similar properties to oil of oregano.

Astragalus

Zinc

Coloidal silver

Echineaca and goldenseal

Teas:  green tea, dandelion, cardamom, cinnamon, and fennel all help aid the immune and boost metabolism

Vitamin B’s:  “good mood” food for metabolizing nutrients into usable energy

Vitamin C:  helps make L-carnitine which helps you burn fat for energy.  Also boosts the immune function

Coconut oil:  from Dr. Oz, “contains fatty acids that are both antiviral and antimicrobial.”  Put it in smoothies and cook with it.  Also is a great body oil.

Probiotics:

Why not take these amazing “good bacteria” fighting enzyme? 

Uses:  aid in digestion, diarrhea, allergies, eczema, viral infections, and irritable bowel. 

Eliminate:

Sugars, wheat, gluten, dairy, yeast, and anything heavy that will slow down your gut.  Your body is fighting enough to keep you from getting sick so help it out!

Move more:

Get your body moving with more vigorous exercise like cardio, faster paced workouts, and arm balances in yoga practice.  Help your body move the toxins out of the body.

Smoothie & Juice Websites I Recommend

Smoothies and Juices

To keep hydrated while cleansing and slimming

http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/recipes/juices/pineapple-green-juice-with-spinach-recipe/ - this is a whole juice, made in a blender instead of a juicer

http://simplegreensmoothies.com/Recipes/beginners-luck -this is a beginner smoothie

Each of these links is from sites that have lots of useful tips for smoothie and juice making.

photo credit: simplegreensmoothies.com