The Energy Queen

Stress - Job Burnout Are You One Of Its Victims?

Are you one of the few people who love their job and can't wait to get to their office or place of business?  You have either resigned yourself there is nothing you can do about your job or you really love what you do.

However, for the majority of us we absolutely dread going to work, and we only show up each day because we need to eat and have a place to live. This is how I had felt for quite a few years.

The real picture or truth that was placed in front of me one day changed how I looked at my job.  The answer I stumbled upon was it was not the job, boss, co-workers, the drive, the pay none of it...it was all me..it was how I perceived my job, my boss, co-workers and surroundings.  When I was shown this simple truth, my whole outlook changed.  I may not still like my job or whatever but it is my decision to make that choice, and I chose to have less stress by not taking things personally and to do the best I could each day fulfilled that I had done a good days work for the pay I agreed upon.

If you really desire to reduce stress/burnout there are small, easy baby steps you can take. 

One is find a supportive health coach to hold your hand and work with you on this goal. 

Stress is necessary when you need to flee but not from the home to the office and back. Research ways that work for you by trying to incorporate some meditation into your daily routine 10 - 15 minutes a day can help you be focused and centered and more in control of your day, getting better supplementation, getting more rest each night, make sure you have down time for you, do something that excites you such as a hobby or hiking, canoeing, a day at the beach.

Our body and mind are very resilent but we still can become ill or get diseases from too much stress and job burnout is a real stressor indeed.  Disease - means not at ease.

So do yourself a big favor and look out for your health and the fact you recognize you have an issue with job burnout/stress is your first step on your road to health.

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Food - Yes You Can Eat Chocolate Everyday In Fact You Should

For most of our lives now we have been told to limit our intake of sugar, sweets, carbohydrates, fruity drinks, sodas, candies, pastries, ice cream and so on.  We hear so much about how sugar is bad for our health and diabetes is taking over the world.  There is some truth in this statement but not all of it is fact.  Yes Americans eat a lot of sugary, sugar laden snacks that is a fact but on the other hand food manufacturers make sure they put some sort of sugar into almost every food item them produce - how many food items can you name that do not have some type of sugar in the product list.  Carrots contain sugar, corn, grains, peas, fruit juice and so forth.  Whenever you see something with a tose or crose it is a sugar substance. Some packages contain 8 - 10 sugar substances. It is important for us to read the labels and know what is a sugar and what is not.

There are also good sugars xylitol, cane juice, honey, and agave are all good sugars.

However, manufacturers are all about the bottom line and they process and bleach and destroy any nutrients in our foods and sugar that by the time we ingest the food item, our body does not know what to do with it.  Yes sugar makes it taste good but at what cost.  The manufacturers make money on us, and we pay the price in poor health.  There is some good news, however, due to demand manufacturers are now coming forward and producing products with xylitol, honey, agave, and cane juice that are healthy and easily absorbed by our bodies.  We now have healthier choices for ourselves and our families.

There is also more good news regarding a good chocolate out there that we need to eat.  It is a healthy chocolate.  You should eat or drink it every day.  This chocolate has antioxidant properties that are good for your body.  It is a dark chocolate which also contains acai berries which are also very high in antioxidants.  This chocolate does not contain any bad sugars and it takes great.

If you would like to know more about this wonderful food which is good for you, go to www.mydoctorchocolate.com and see for yourself.  I know you will be as amazed as I was.

If you have any chocolate related questions, please email me at: knhoagland@comcast.net.

It is important to eat a healthy diet rich in whole foods and raw whenever possible. 

To your good health

Health - Tips on Health for Longevity

A lot of us use the microwave and do not give it a second thought. If you are working hard at being healthy and not feeling as good or as well as you would like to, this one area could be something you may need to look into. When you put your food, liquid, plastic bottle, plastic dish, plastic wrap into the microwave and "nuke it"  you are actually changing the structure of the food, water and packaging which is very harmful to your health, the health of your family, friends and your neighbors.

Listen to the first few minutes of this call and decide for yourself.http://www.holyteaclub.com/audio

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Exercise - Exercise is not a sweaty, dirty word unless you want it to be

Exercising is not a sweaty, dirty or hard unless you wish it to be so.  You can have lots of fun exercising by taking a stroll along the waterfront, around your block, at the park, beach or even the mall.  You won't lose any weight for the most part, but you will have greater flexibility, your heart will love you and you will just feel so much better.  Your energy will increase and you may even meet some new friends.
If you are, however, looking to lose weight, increase your endurance,or train for a walkathon, you will need to walk faster, push yourself, climb stairs, hills, and find some uneven terrain in which to explore.  I have been told by some of my friends who lost a good amount of weight that walking up inclines such a hilly areas helped them lose their weight and walking on flat ground did not accomplish this goal.You can also, of course, go to the gym or join an exercise club and do aerobics, use weights, get a trainer, play racquet ball or swim in the olympic size pool.  Most of us do not keep good enough committments to go to the gym enough times to warrant the cost of the membership. If you like to swim go to the community pool or community exercise room and the cost is really quite affordable. 

There is another option to help keep you motivated if you are so inclined and are not motivated by yourself, you could hire a health coach.  What is a health coach you ask, well a health coach is someone who works with you to keep you accountable, and is your support all along the way until you reach your goal or decide to do your goal all on your own.  The coach and the client work together and agree on easy, attainable goals one step at a time.  The coach does not judge or criticitize; the coach is there to be your cheerleader.If you do not feel a health coach is for you, you can ask a friend to be your support, or a family member. 

You should exercise at least 3 - 4 times a week for 30 minutes consistently.  If you exercise one day here and one day there and don't exercise for a month or two you will not reep the healthy benefits of exercising.  Set a goal for yourself and plan out different activities, places to walk and keep your exercise routine exciting.  A quick tip before you go say I will enjoy my exercise time and get great benefit from my time your exercise session will be greately enhanced.

So dust off that bike, shine up those shoes and say these shoes are made for walking and start moving toward better health.  Your body, mind and spirit will love you for it.

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10 Facts I Bet You Didn't Know About Your Liver

If you want optimum health you need to look no further than your very important organ -The Liver

Fact One:    Did you know that your liver is responsible for over 50 functions on a daily basis?

 

Fact Two:    Did you know that your liver only has two hours each day to rest and repair?

 

Fact Three:  Did you know that if you have puffy bags under your eyes it is a sign of liver problems?

 

Fact Four:    Did you know your liver is a spongy organ?

 

Fact Five:     Did you know your liver does not like a lot of heavy protein?

 

Fact Six:     Did you know that your liver has to filter out toxic prescription drugs         proteins, fats, and poisons from our body?  

 

Fact Seven:  Did you know that abdominal bloating could be from a liver that is unhealthy and overworked?

 

Fact Eight:   Did you know your liver loves when you eat beets and dark leafy vegetables.

 

Fact Nine:    Did you know it is important to do a liver cleanse?

 

Fact Ten:     Did you know you can purge toxins and poisons by drinking lots of water in the morning.