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Acupuncture for Alzheimer's-Related Depression

Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs

Chances are you have friends or family dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease. If so, you’re familiar with the striking loss of memory, body function and emotional challenges that accompany it.

Depression and anxiety are common. But don’t let frustration and/or lack of information from injecting a note of optimism in this gloomy scenario.

Acupuncture can… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on January 6, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Birds of a Feather.....

May not still be together. I went "birding" with the Audubon Society over the holidays. I have a new appreciation for people who do this. It's a real challenge! What they find, or don't find, has a real impact on humans.

We have so many resources in our own backyard. "S.O.S." is located behind Mote Marine and they save so many birds every year. I… Continue

Added by Punum on January 5, 2010 at 1:21pm — No Comments

The human energy field

On a recent trip to Europe, I spent a week in Slovenia, studying with my former teacher, Zdenko Domancic.

Most Americans have never heard of him, despite his overwhelming popularity in Europe and elsewhere.

He is one of the most successful healers of our time. According to a documentary about him called, “Think About It,” he has healed more than a million people.

Whether it is directly, or indirectly, it is still a huge amount of people.

On July 13,… Continue

Added by Csongor Daniel on January 5, 2010 at 11:41am — 3 Comments

Wellness Coaching

What is Wellness Coaching?

The coach - a carriage or comfortable wagon, originated in the town of Kocs (pronounced: Coch) in Hungary where it was known as the "Kocsi szeker" or "wagon of Kocs." It was a significant improvement over existing wagons and its name recalls the town of its origins. Practically all western languages borrowed the Hungarian town's name to describe this new type of vehicle: coach. A coach will take you comfortably from point A to point B.

Coaching,… Continue

Added by Csongor Daniel on January 5, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

Introduction

Hi everybody,

Although I have participated in a few WQ events, I am still new to your community. As a way of introducing myself, I decided to post a couple of previously published articles that may also be found on my web site: www.csongordaniel.com

I hope you'll enjoy them.

All the best in 2010!

Csongor Daniel

Added by Csongor Daniel on January 5, 2010 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Make a Resolution for Your Relationship

Most of the time when we make resolutions for the New Year, our resolutions tend to be self-centered. Resolutions such as losing weight or stopping smoking are generally about you and you alone. This year, as you make your New Year’s resolutions, expand your pledges to include actions that will impact your relationship. Perhaps you need to stop yelling or complaining, be more accountable for your mistakes or spend more time simply having fun together. As an incentive, remember that your efforts… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on January 4, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Acupuncture for Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Pain

Harmony Health Acupuncture and Herbs

Many people – men and women alike – walk around with chronic shoulder pain. They feel stiff. Picking up the simplest objects - from boxes and bikes to children and grocery bags - becomes a challenge. But they adapt and trudge on the best they can.

It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Chinese Medicine has a big bag of tools available to treat underperforming rotator cuffs… Continue

Added by Josh Zimmer on January 3, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Conquering Food, Weight & Body Image From the Inside-Out - continued

Happy New Year! In my last blog on WQ we talked about a fictitious person, “Jane,” who was struggling with the conflict between her desire to lose weight and get healthier and her immediate cravings and urges to eat whatever she wants. As a result we said that Jane had been struggling with 30 to 40 pounds for years. She had been on many diets and she was now trying to keep her New Year’s resolution to… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on January 3, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

GRRRR Stomach Growling? Hungry?

Do you start getting hunger pangs at 11:50 a.m in anticipation of lunch? We've all been there.

The cause is the hormone ghrelin; released when the stomach is empty, it sets off a chain reaction in the body to make you hungry. In general, you want to keep levels of ghrelin low during the day so you can keep hunger in check. Apart from an empty stomach, there are several factors that can raise ghrelin levels, including drinking alcohol, eating too few calories, and eating greasy, fatty… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on January 2, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Start 2010 with a positive attitude

When you get paid take a moment to appreciate the income. Being thankful for something will lead more income.

Start the day off with your first priority (even if it is something you would rather avoid, if you get it done first the rest of the day will be easier because what you dread won't be hanging over your head.

Smile while you are answering the phone.

Imagine new prospects contacting you or walking into your business.

Imagine your bank account being more and more… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on January 1, 2010 at 9:21pm — No Comments

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Added by Kayse Weamer on January 1, 2010 at 8:19pm — No Comments

BIGGEST LOSER COMING TO SARASOTA - VIA TRAINER AT YOUR DOOR!

During the summers of 2002 and 2003 I had the great fortune of living and working in East Hampton, NY. During that time I taught pilates and cross training with the famed Bob Harper of the Biggest Loser at Summer Kicks in East Hampton, NY. He was a blast to work with and a very cool guy! See the website below which feature Summer Kicks "Celebrity Instructors" past and current.…

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Added by Patti Linn on January 1, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

SUPERSIZE NO MORE! PRACTICE PORTION CONTROL

To keep your portions under control, why not use a smaller plate to keep your serving size down.

Then your choices at the table won't be piled up high to tempt you. Also, remember three ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards, one ounce of cheese is about four dice, and 1/2 cup of pasta or grain is about 1/2 of a baseball.

Keeping those portion sizes in mind can help you when you're in line at the buffet table.…

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Added by Patti Linn on December 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

"It's a New Moment"

Have you heard anyone say something lately that started like this?

“After the New Year I’ll start…”

For some reason, the later we get in the year the more often this comes up. Although there are a host of other significant dates, vacations and events we organize our lives around; there is just something about December 31 and January 1. I understand we only have a few days left and low-fat eggnog is just not as good as the full-fledged… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on December 30, 2009 at 11:26am — No Comments

EAT YOUR VEGGIES and SATISFY YOUR HORMONES!

Instead of reaching for the sugary treats and cheese and crackers this New Years Eve try loading up on the veggies!

Now it's not as much "fun" as the sugary treats at the table, but if you have one choice to overload your plate with, go with the non-starchy vegetables.

Eat them till you're blue in the face. In fact, I'd love if you'd eat plates and plates full of them.

But, to keep yourself full, start every meal with veggies and you'll give your gut-based… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on December 29, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Angela Begin Promoted at Twenty Minutes to Fitness

For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact:

January1, 2010 Al Roach, 941-309-8989

aroach@20MinutesToFitness.com

20 Minutes to Fitness Promotes Long Time

Team Member Angela Begin to General Manager

(Lakewood Ranch, FL) 20 Minutes to Fitness, a semi-private strength training studio that offers a scientifically-proven, medically-based, slow-cadence training method, having experienced steady growth since opening in Lakewood Ranch in 2005, has… Continue

Added by Sondra on December 29, 2009 at 12:23pm — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

When Lisa from Backyard Getaway entered this recipe in the holiday recipe contest, I knew Kim was going to love it (even though Patti Linn, her personal trainer in the Weight Loss challenge, might not). Lisa serves this recipe which was passed down from her aunt every New Year. You might want to include it in your festivities this year, too.

Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

Preheat oven to 350 bake about 10-15min

1 1/2 boxes cream cheese softened

Spread in… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on December 29, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Hair Care Tip of the Week

A Few Ways to Spice Up Your Hair for 2010

Flirt away with bedhead hair.

Few things are sexier than a tousled ‘do that looks like you just took a roll in the hay. The trick to this stylish, unkempt look is to skip the shine-enhancing products. Instead, just spritz wet hair with a thickening lotion, then scrunch hair with fingers while blow-drying. Use a one- to two-inch curling iron to create a few gentle spirals, then instead of brushing, just “massage” hair at the… Continue

Added by Kayse Weamer on December 28, 2009 at 5:34pm — No Comments

My Holiday Weightloss Challenge

Wow - I am happy to report that I did not gain weight during the Thanksgiving-Christmas weeks, I managed to exercise and lose a few pounds! I believe kickstarting the process with Patti's fat shredder meal plan and starting an exercise program before the holidays was key. I actually missed exercising on the days I was unable to find time and instead of mindless emotional eating, I thoughtfully considered my choices. Now I did indulge and would be further toward my goal if I hadn't but I believe… Continue

Added by Michelle on December 28, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - “To Clink or not Clink”

The holiday season is in full swing and we are closing in on New Year's. As you wait for the clock to strike midnight, a glass of bubbly in hand, do you wonder where the tradition of toasting and clinking glasses came from?

As with many of our food traditions, the clinking of glasses traces its root to the health and safety of the drinker. In this case, it goes back to the tendency of nobles to kill each other off by poisoning their food! One story about the clinking of glasses is… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on December 27, 2009 at 7:13pm — No Comments