November 2, 2010 • juvenescence, llc
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I am busy here at home getting to know my new little dog Sunshine. We have had her for three weeks now and, wow, it's like having some extra sunshine! She is a rescue dog...I found her in Los Angeles...I couldn't resist her adorable face and online description. We are truly blessed to have found such a great addition to our family!
Many folks were interested in getting Sunshine so my "nutritionist" title was helpful. She had some digestive issues and was quite malnourished from being a teenage mom. We have been building her up ever since she arrived.
Our pets need to eat their natural diet just like we do. Otherwise many chronic diseases set in from IBS to seizures, according to Dr. Greg Martinez. What is in pet food and is it really all that nourishing for our pets? The answer for the most part is "NO!" My vet, Dr. Greg, is releasing a new book on the best diet for dogs but you can get a glimpse of the diet here.
It is a very similar diet to what we should be eating. As long as the beef is "free-range" it should be OK for your dog. Try it out and let me know if your pet's ailments improve.
Live a Luscious Life,
Cleanse & Restore Program, Begins September 9th — Fall is a wonderful time to support the body for healing. Lighten up and speed the healing process in this four week program! Register now or get more details here.
Are you the night owl or is it someone you know? I hear this all the time in my nutrition practice: "I've always considered myself a night owl. I love the evening! That's when I get my second wind and can get SO much done. The kids are asleep...my husband's gone to bed...it's so quiet...the phone isn't ringing...it's the only time I have to use the computer...it's MY time...."
Do you say these things to justify your crazy sleeping schedule? I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no such thing as a "night owl" person. Even most of nature quiets down in the evening. According to Deepak Chopra, "There are no night people." Just a body out of balance.
It's like having jet-lag without ever leaving home!
Sleep becomes lighter as the night progresses. Our deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) cycles change as the morning approaches. Choosing to stay up late will make sleep less rejuvenating and healing, making us much more prone to high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, low libido and heart disease -- just to mention a few of the awful things that happen when we don't get adequate rest.
"An hour of sleep before midnight is worth 2 hours of sleep after midnight." Marci Schimoff.
According to our internal clocks, if you are not in bed by 10 p.m. at the latest, a new energy cycle begins which can keep you alert and mentally active until well into the night.
Look at nature. Most of nature quiets down in the early evening when light starts to fade. Our wellness depends on honoring the rhythm of the light and dark cycles of each 24-hour period. You've heard the old sayings, "The early bird gets the worm," and "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise." It's not the other way around!
Good health depends on healthy sleeping habits.
So, you may be thinking, OK, I can give up the night owl thing, but how do I get started? Here are 3 simple steps you can take to start changing your sleeping patterns AND improving your health!
#1 -- Eat dinner no later than 7 p.m. Digestion involves increased metabolic activity which can work against settling down for sleep.
#2 -- Move your bedtime up gradually by a few minutes every night, totaling about 15 minutes per week, until you reach sometime before 10 p.m.
#3 -- Decrease bright lights early in the evening by using area lights and lights pointed directly at what you're reading. If you must use the computer, dim the light on the screen to the lowest setting and discontinue use at least one hour before bedtime.
These three simple steps can have a huge impact on your sleep. Give them a try so you can release the "jet-lag" and rejoice in your new-found energy and vitality!
Try these delicious ideas to help get your body back into balance which sets the stage for restorative sleep:
Use organic ingredients whenever possible
End-of-Summer Salad
Light, pretty, full of nutrients and delicious!
Directions:
Slice cucumbers thickly and quarter the slices. Cut tomatoes in half and cube beet into small pieces. Toss cucumbers and tomatoes. Add beet cubes on top. Whisk together salad dressing ingredients or add to small jar and shake well. Pour 1/2 (or to taste) over vegetables and toss. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Robin Nielsen is the Founder of the Juvenescence Wellness Center and is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®. She specializes in helping women get their bodies back into balance in order to get the restorative sleep they need to think more clearly, improve moods, and enhance energy to be at the top of their game. Formerly the co-owner of a multimillion dollar commercial printing company in Silicon Valley, Robin knows first-hand how nutrition and stress play vital roles in daily health. She is a Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Silicon Valley Chapter, and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Robin is the mother of two young men, a lifelong horse enthusiast, tennis player and surfer, and she loves healthy food!
