An Article on Vitamin D

http://www.naturalnews.com/z034773_vitamin_D_mortality_reduction.html

There is HOPE 10 minute video

http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=C06780B83B1893A5F16EC92BAD9BCEE1

Interview about Bill Clinton's Diet Change

http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=45FA022C614D1A565BEE48CDFC5B70CB

A Thought For Today

There is a rainbow in every cloud.  The best way
to find the rainbow in your cloud is to be the
rainbow in someone else's cloud.

What Does a Health Coach Do?

Have you ever set a goal for yourself, whether its to lose weight, start
an exercise program or reduce your stress?  You get started, but you have
diffculty making the change permanent and reaching your goal.  You start and stop
never  getting to the finish line,

Research shows that you are more likely to succeed when you have someone in your
corner to support and hold you accountable.

That's what I do.  As a Health Coach, I'm there to hold your hand as you step
up to change your habits for the better.  I focus solely on you, helping you to
clearly define your goals and develop a plan of action, giving you information,
resources and the support that you need, and most importantly, holding you
accountable to stay on track.

Best of all, all decisions and answers come from you, so you are empowered to reach your
goals and change your life.

Carol VanScyoc
Health And Wellness Coach
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An Article on Compassion

10 Ways to Practice Compassion

Are you compassionate?

A guest post by Annika Martins of The Catalyst Sessions

Think of the last time you encountered someone who was suffering.

Maybe they were coping with physical pain, financial struggles or the emotional weight of a divorce or the death of a loved one.
Would you define your response to them as compassionate?
Now think of the last time someone inconvenienced you.
Maybe an aggressive driver forced you to swerve off the road during rush hour or one of your children accidentally broke an expensive lamp. Maybe it was as simple as the pizza delivery guy being an hour late.
How did you respond?

Compassion-blindness

Most of us live with mental blinders that prevent us from seeing the many opportunities for kindness we encounter every day. We respond to life’s challenges from a position of irritation and defensiveness instead of realizing that every moment offers us a chance to be gentle instead of sharp, thoughtful instead of insensitive.
The best way to remove these defensive blinders and make compassion an automatic response in every situation is to consciously practice incorporating it into our everyday lives.
Compassion becomes active when it is worked like a muscle. It is something we must practice, just like daily meditation, yoga or playing the piano.
By directing consistent attention and effort at it, we will naturally sink into a rhythm of words and behaviors that reflect this loving kindness in everything we do.

Daily acts of compassion

There are many activities we can engage in to proactively cultivate compassion in our daily lives. Here are 10 ideas you can try out for yourself:
tip #1: teach
You have a set of unique talents, skills and access to a wide range of resources. Who can you share your talents/resources with today? Where might you find a person who would benefit from what you have to give? Compassion does not hoard what it has but gives generously.
tip #2: be taught
There are talents/skills that don’t come to you naturally, but flow easily for others. Ask for their guidance and support. People feel empowered when we honour their abilities by asking for their contribution.
tip #3: offer sincere praise
Forced compliments and fake smiles are not easily disguised, so don’t bother trying. Instead, look for opportunities to genuinely applaud someone’s talents (tip #2 should make this fairly easy). Compassion does not claim the spotlight for itself, but rather shines it on others.

tip #4: be curious
Create opportunities to objectively explore the things and people you are judgemental of. Read a novel written by an author from a culture you have a low opinion of. Start a casual conversation with the colleague who follows a different religious/spiritual tradition. Allow yourself to recognize common values instead of relying on old stereotypes.

tip #5: switch shoes
Inhabiting someone else’s experience is one of the best ways to cultivate compassion. Offer to cover the responsibilities of a co-worker who is out sick/on vacation. Walk or take public transportation to work instead of driving. Changing our usual routine is an excellent way to shift our perspective and see others from a new vantage point.

tip #6: be a silent witness
Watch a parent walking hand in hand with their child. Let a dog lick your hand. Close your eyes and feel the wind/rain/snow on your face. Silently witness the many expressions of love happening all around you. Compassion and love are one in the same.

tip #7: create stillness
Meditation quiets the stream of mental chatter (which often includes a fair bit of judgement of ourselves and others) that diminishes our ability to fully connect with the present moment. True presence allows us to see beyond external layers of difference and identify the core oneness we share with everyone else on this planet. When you recognize the interconnectedness of everything, compassion flows naturally.

tip #8: turn it inward
Although extending compassion to others should be a daily practice, showing that same kindness to ourselves is also vital. Are you holding onto past regrets? Have you ever done/said something that you are deeply ashamed of? Ask yourself, “Who would I be without this regret/shame?” Each day, practice forgiving yourself. Whether silently, out loud or maybe in front of a mirror, cultivate a space of calm acceptance of all things.

tip #9: seek out those in need
One of the quickest ways to cultivate a sense of loving kindness is to seek out opportunities to interact with those in need. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Spend time visiting patients in a hospital (many hospitals have programs that facilitate this). Work in a soup kitchen for an afternoon. Compassion reponds to suffering with gentleness, giving its time and energy generously.

tip #10: pause
They say hindsight is 20/20. It is often easy for us to admit that we used unkind words or behaved aggressively after we’ve reflected on our actions. Don’t wait until afterwards to pause and reflect. When you have to write a difficult email, challenge a colleague or complain to the restaurant manager about poor service, pause and consider the other person’s position. Could they just be having a really rough day? Is it possible for you to communicate your concerns with kindness instead of aggressiveness? Pause and let the compassionate answer come through.

 

Real Food, Real Simple

20 minute video, very interesting

http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/page/44.html

Top Cancer Fighting Foods

According to Lise Alschuler ND author of  "Five To Thrive", she lists her top cancer
fighting foods  as broccoli, rosemary, garlic, walnuts, tomatoes, black beans, mushrooms
and green tea.

Did you know that color kills cancer?

Add color to each and every meal.  Colorful fruits and vegetables contain
thousands of powerful anti-cancer compounds that keep the key body pathways
healthy and thriving.

Raise Your Consciousness

Here is an article that gives 5 practical ways to achieve higher consciousness.

http://www.naturalnews.com/034611_consciousness_awareness_2012.html

Healthy Eating Plate

Start here to learn more the new Healthy Eating Plate, your blueprint for healthy eating, created by the nutrition experts at Havard Scholl of Public Health, in conjunction with Harvard Health Publications
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

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Books That I like

The Veganist by Kathy Freston
I like this book because Kathy is expressing that
 leaning into a veganist way of eating
is about compassion for the health of our bodies, compassion
for our planet and feeding the global poor and compassion for animals.