No Tears. More Sweat.

Today is such a great day to head outside, walk towards a park and work out .

Working out at the park is an amazing alternative to strengthen the body and save money. In case you’re feeling to get out more and smell the fresh air here are some things you can possible do while on your stroll to the park. Bring a buddy along ,to keep yourself motivated.

Invisible Jumps

Jump rope for 10 minutes

Split jump X3

Squat jump X3

Squats for 1 minute with holding water bottle as a weight (switch arm)

Lunges

All around lunge for 1 minute X3

Power lunge X 10 : Stand 4 feet from bench and leaning towards the bench

Bring right arm towards chest while left arm is holding on to the bench

Lean in towards the bench working the left arm (Repeat on both opposite arm)

Benching X2 reps

With your back against the tree get on all fours and walk feet up the tree until your body is parraral from the ground. Hold your body in a plank position for 10 seconds

Sitting in the hot seat X 10 reps

Start off by sitting on the bench then stand up on both feet and bend legs. Keeping the right leg bent, straighten the left leg outwards. Keep both arms in towards the chest

Toning abs X 12 reps

Sit on the edge of the bench and place palms behind the body. Lean back and lift knees forming a 90-degree angle. Stretch legs out towards the ground (not touching the ground) .Tap the right side of your feet towards the ground than being the knees back into a 90-degree position. Switch sides

Arms/Abs/Legs- -X10 reps

Place both hands on to monkey bar (preferably lower bars) and lift both legs towards your tummy. This challenges your body to hold your body weight and works out both the arms and abs.

Afterwards take a moment and enjoy the weather.Read and relax. Don't give up!

Healthy Alternative:Melon Brain

Craving for sugar. Well why not try this recipe

Its great since Halloween is on its way, this is a great alternative and quite crafty!

What You'll Need:

1 seedless watermelon

Direction:

1.)Using a knife or a peeler.Peel the outer green skin of the melon

2.)Cut the  bottom of the melon so that the melon can sit on a flat base

3.)Use a knife or toothpick to outline the vains of the brain onto the melon. Carefully, you dont want to start carving out the vains yet.

4.) Cut out the outline that was made,exposing the pink flesh of the watermelon.

This is a great eye catcher when having guest over for the haughted holiday arriving.

Happy Halloween :) 

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients

1.    Tomato
2. 1 White Onion
3.  ½ Jalapeno
4.  2 Cilantro
5.  Lemon Juice
6. ½ Salt
7. 1/2 Garlic powder 

Directions

1. Wash ingredients up (tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro)
2.  Chop all ingredients up
3. In a medium size bowl combine all the ingredients 

Pico De Gallo is a easy recipe that is served with tacos or salsa dip

Nutrition Fact

Calories: 20

Total Fat: 0.2

Chrolestol:0

Sodium: 8mg

Total Carbohydrates: 5.5 mg

Reflexology for a healthier well -being

Reflexology is a physical therapy treatment where pressure is applied onto certain parts of the body. The parts such as the hands, feet, and ears are called reflex points, which are connected to our internal organs. Most people find that reflexology helps with mental and physical healing. This treatment helps with those who want to live a healthy life and it starts from within.

There are many fundamental factors when beginning the treatment and that includes nutrients.  Having a balance diet is a step to improving the inner organs of the body. Macronutrients and micronutrients are chemical elements that individuals consume a lot of . It includes fats, carbohydrates, minerals, water, calcium, and vitamins. By eating too much refine food can decrease the amount of nutrients in the body. Secondly, it’s important to have great posture because it can lead to tense muscles. Exercising in general can improve muscle strength, mood, stamina, and heart. To check your posture, stand straight against a wall and be sure that there is no space in between. Correcting your posture will help you breath better. Erasing the negative thoughts in the mind can change the whole outlook of the mind and body.

When researching about reflexology the term Chakra will appear. Chakra Sanskrit means wheel that is the wheel of the body and how it rotates within the body. Each pressure point is looked at as a body part and have certain points named after the organs in our body. For instance place your finger at the top point of the ear that is called the bum then slowly move your finger counting down 3 times and that point is called the spine. There are many different theories of how this treatment works . Below are a few easy techniques that can be done while relaxing in front of the TV, or at work.

 Easy pressure techniques

Foot

Begin at the heal of the foot by intertwining both hands together and placing it under the foot. Gently squeeze the foot until with the pressure feels fine. This circulates the blood in the foot. Then move upwards squeezing the entire foot but be sure to use the heel of your hands when applying pressure.

Hands

Pinch the tips of your fingertips and then pinch the side of each finger. After doing so begin to massage the bottom of the fingers and the side. Grasp each finger and firmly tug on the fingers, once your done then pinch in-between  (web) each finger. Rest hand down and use thumb and massage the back of the hand and the wrist. Applying pressure to the outer part of the palm and side of palm.  These techniques will have anyone relax.

Ear

When professionals perform this treatment to the ear they use special needles, however you can use a toothpick or fingernail. Start off by rubbing the ear with both the index finger and thumb to circulate the blood in the ear. Take the earlobe and pull on it about 5 times. Gently massage the lobe then move towards the center of the outside of the ear and massage the entire ear.

Reflexology is a great treatment when feeling out of place, stress or tense. By performing the pressure techniques it will release any negative thoughts and bring the body to a peaceful place. Watch our playlist of other Youtubers demonstrating reflexology below:

 

Natural Cures for the Cold

Ever take a stroll by the park and feeling a slight cold breeze sending chills down your entire body? As golden crisp leaves lay on the ground and the trees begin to fall a sleep. This is when the body starts to act different and your eyes begin to swell, ears are plugged and nose is congested. Well this is the time of the year where the weather slightly changes and one may have to be prepared to keep their immune system healthy. Especially during holiday events, you may not want to be the one with the sniffling nose trailing along the room and keeping a safe distance from relatives. There are many natural ways to prevent and cure the flu or cold. Below are some healthy but natural choices to consider.

Prevention: Layering

Dressing warm includes grabbing a scarf sweater; socks and hat will prevent catching the cold. Most people become sick because of the lack of layering their clothing. Anyone that had suffered those cold days of freezing toes and their teeth chattering can appreciate the importance of dressing appropriately for cold weather.

Sleep

Taking a rest while sick has a great impact in our every day life. Getting enough sleep is quite beneficial and that has become a hard thing for most people to tackle. When you don’t get enough sleep your body gets weak, sleeping is important because it keeps the body strong and fights off sickness. The immune system is constantly moving and fighting against germs on a regular basis. Therefore it is vital that keeping your body rested will give the body enough time to rebuild itself.

 Natural antibiotics

An antibiotic is a substance that is known for fighting off the growth bacteria which is prescribed to people with an infection. Most people are finding other substitutes that are “natural” to help bacteria such as the cold or flu. Strengthening the immune system is a great habit to prevent and protect the body from catching infections. The human body has natural antibiotics that kill bacteria but using these key natural antibiotics such as olive leaf, honey and garlic can help with fighting the cold           

 

I.         Olive leaf

• Protect heart
• Helps with colds and viruses
• Increase energy and blood pressure
• Supports well-being - Cardiovascular system
• Treat yeast and fungal infection.

II.      Honey

• Anti- bacterical
• Reduce sore throat and irritation
• Heal wounds
• Enhance skin
• Blood sugar regulation

III.      Garlic

• Fights infections
• Strengthen immune system
• Reduce blood pressure
• Boost immunity
• Dilute blood
• Detoxifies 

IIII.     Herbs

It is the perfect time to defend the body against germs. It’s a great source filled with nutrients. Herbs such as dandelion, nettle, mullein and lemon balm are herbs that are good to use during cold seasons. Drinking a hot cup of tea will keep the body warm and ease the throat.

Overall, patient is key when trying to fight against the winter blues so drink lots of water and follow these natural choices. 

Kale Chips Anyone?

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs of kale leaves

1 tsp of olive oil

1 tsp Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS:

Pre heat oven to 300 degrees F

Cut kale leaves off of the stem, wash it thoroughly and pat dry

Place all ingredients into bowl and mix it all together till it’s all coated

Cook for about 20 minutes

Lay the kale onto a baking sheet evenly until the chips are crispy

This is a great snack to serve to guest as finger food. So enjoy!

Keep smiling 

I'm with you

Have fun.

Tip 101: Take advantage of your cucumbers

Cucumber is a well-known vegetable that have natural diuretic which helps removes any toxins in the body. Although cucumbers have few calories they do include important nutrients. It has a great amount of sulpher and silicon that promotes healthy skin, hair and nails. It includes a good amount of dietary fiber, which lowers the level of the glycemic index. By eating food that have a higher amount of fiber will make it easier to digest. This benefits those who are cautious of their blood level from rising .For instance, cucumber, whole wheat bread, nuts, vegetables and fruits are food items that have high – fiber .The water content of cucumber is 96 % which will decrease overeating. Cucumber is rich with potassium and magnesium which both help blood pressure. The good thing about cucumbers are that it contains vitamin C in the skin, so do not peel the outer skin of the cucumber. Be sure to choose cucumbers that have a dark color green and has a firm touch. Don’t forget to not only eat cucumbers but also create cucumber juice. Below are points that represent benefits of adding cucumbers in your new healthy diary.

 Benefits of cucumbers:

•  Helps with a healthy pregnancy 
• Helps with weight loss
• Regulates blood pressure 
• Removes  puffy eyes 
• Diuretic
• Relieve heart burn 
• Acid indigestion 
• Stimulates hair growth 
• Helps with cooling body temperature 
•  Sunburn
• Anti-oxidants 
• Those who are suffering from diabetes
• Mineral that help prevent splitting nails

Great recipe for healthy glowing skin

• blend 4 leafs of fresh mint 
• peel  half of a cucumber
• add cucumber with mint in a bowl to create a puree
• beat an egg (ONLY  white)
• Add he mix with the cucumbers
• finally apply on face for 15 minutes or so
• rinse with water and patt dry

Great nutrients for the skin!