When we think of our past, we remember experiences, not things. So for the holidays, here are some ideas that will create experiences for your loved ones, creating some cherished memories. Arrange a time to cook or bake together. Play a board game or card game together. Write down something that nobody else would know about you. Then ...
It’s that time of the year where the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, begs for some self reflection time since the darkness brings time for introspection. There are many aspects of self to examine. But since it is close to the new year’s resolution time, let’s examine what we could do differently. Not all will ...
After a great weekend training, I am now a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. What is Laughter Yoga, you ask? Laughter Yoga is a unique model where participants can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. People come together in a group and experience Laughter Yoga exercises interspersed with breathing and stretching exercises. There is ...
In part one we discovered how important protein amino acids are to the structure, function and regulation of all the body’s cells, tissues, and organs and how important it is to get the right bioactive amino acids. http://charleneday.com/choosing-the-right-protein-part-1/ Since dietary sources of protein include both animals and plants, let’s examine some of the differences. Animal Sources Meat is ...
What do you think is the number two health stats cause of death each year? According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity, and overweight together are the second leading cause of preventable death, close behind tobacco use. So our calorie-rich food has become an insidious instrument of death. We are literally digging our grave with what we ...
Have you ever considered what the word protein means? When you break the word apart, it means “of first importance”. Proteins are essential building blocks to a healthy foundation for your body and are needed by the body for growth and maintenance. Much like the foundation to your house, without them, the house will eventually fall apart. They ...