Think Positive
Daily Inspiration
By Dr. John H. Sklare
Monday, April 10, 2006
Are you a negative thinker? If so, creating the healthy life you dream about is going to be a real challenge if you don’t think positive. You see, negative thinking robs you of choice by making it harder for you to see healthier and more positive alternatives also available to you. This, in turn, ultimately leaves you feeling stuck and hopeless. Negative thinking starts out as one small seed but can grow wildly if not kept in check. This progression from seed to full bloom can be summarized very well in one of my favorite sayings:
Watch your thoughts; they become your words
Watch your words; they become your actions
Watch your actions; they become your habits
Watch your habits; they become your character
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny
I just love that progression from thought to destiny. It is, without doubt, the seeds of thoughts that eventually deliver us to destiny’s front door. So it only follows that, if you want to change your destiny, you must begin to think positive in place of negative thinking. Why not make today the day you begin thinking more positive and start laying the mental foundation for a happier and healthier future.
Wishing You Great Health
Dr. John H. Sklare
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you can't feel good if you don't "feel" good
eat well, be healthy, feel better
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Introduction
What are some best bets for eating well? Mark Glen, a registered dietitian at Mayo Clinic offers his top picks. These 10 health foods are some of the healthiest because they meet at least three of the following criteria:
Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene
May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health conditions
Are low in calorie density, meaning you get a larger portion size with a fewer number of calories
Are readily available
Click on the tabs to the left to find out more about these foods and what makes them good choices.
Apples
Why eat apples? Apples are an excellent source of pectin, a soluble fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Fresh apples are also good sources of the vitamin C — an antioxidant that protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and blood vessels healthy, and aids in the absorption of iron and folate.
Almonds
Why eat almonds? These tear-shaped nuts are packed with nutrients — fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium. In fact, almonds have more calcium than any other nut — 70 milligrams (mg) in 23 almonds. And one serving of almonds provides half of your body's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E.
Like all nuts, almonds provide one of the best plant sources of protein. And they're good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat — a healthier type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Blueberries
Why eat blueberries? Blueberries are a rich source of plant compounds (phytonutrients). As with cranberries, phytonutrients in blueberries may help prevent urinary tract infections. Blueberries may also improve short-term memory and promote healthy aging.
Blueberries are also a low-calorie source of fiber and vitamin C — 1 cup of fresh blueberries has 83 calories, 3.5 grams of fiber and 14 mg of vitamin C.
Broccoli
Why eat broccoli? Besides being a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients — a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamins A and C — antioxidants that protect your body's cells from damage.
Red beans
Why eat red beans? Red beans — including small red beans and dark red kidney beans — are good sources of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and thiamin. They're also an excellent low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and dietary fiber. Red beans also contain phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Salmon
Why eat salmon? Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids — a type of fat that makes your blood less likely to form clots that may cause heart attacks. Omega-3s may also protect against irregular heartbeats that may cause sudden cardiac death, decrease triglyceride levels, decrease the growth of artery-clogging plaques, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.
In addition to being an excellent source of omega-3s, salmon is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein.
Spinach
Why eat spinach? Spinach is high in vitamins A and C and folate. It's also a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B-6, calcium, iron and magnesium. The plant compounds in spinach may boost your immune system and may help keep your hair and skin healthy.
Sweet potatoes
Why eat sweet potatoes? The deep orange-yellow color of sweet potatoes tells you that they're high in the antioxidant beta carotene. Food sources of beta carotene, which are converted to vitamin A in your body, may help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some cancers. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of fiber, vitamins B-6, C and E, folate and potassium. And like all vegetables, they're fat-free and relatively low in calories — one small sweet potato has just 54 calories.
Vegetable juice
Why drink vegetable juice? Vegetable juice has most of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients found in the original vegetables and is an easy way to include vegetables in your diet. Tomato juice and vegetable juices, which include tomatoes, are good sources of lycopene, an antioxidant which may reduce the risk of heart attack, prostate cancer and possibly other types of cancer. Some vegetable and tomato juices are very high in sodium, so be sure to select the low-sodium varieties.
Wheat germ
Why eat wheat germ? At the center of a grain of wheat is the wheat germ — the part of the seed that's responsible for the development and growth of the new plant sprout. Though only a small part of the wheat seed, the germ is a highly concentrated source of nutrients, including niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin E, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc. The germ also contains protein, fiber and some fat.
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ask nature to help you A minimum of good action is better than a maximum of good intention.
Gandhi
Yoga by the Signs
Yoga seems to be popping up everywhere -- celebs espouse its benefits and studios are opening up even in smaller cities around the world. And yoga, like astrology, predates written history. So why is it so popular now? Because like astrology, yoga can be a way to achieve self-awareness and inner peace -- not to mention that it's a great, low-impact way to get in shape! But which type of practice is right for you? Explore our recommendations based on your Zodiacal Element for some ideas!
Active Fire Signs may think yoga's too slow for them. You may be surprised ...
Practical Earth Signs want a workout with solid results. Find out which yoga practice delivers the goods ...
Social Air Signs need a mental -- not just a physical -- challenge. Yoga may be the answer ...
Intuitive Water Signs seek a spiritual connection. Check out these consciousness raising practices ...
** Please note: Check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. Not all forms of yoga are appropriate for all people, but there is likely one form or another that would be beneficial to almost anyone. **
Water
Water Signs would seem to take most naturally to the overall philosophy of yoga. With your introspective bent and openness to the more subconscious realms of human experience, yoga's meditative qualities probably appeal more to you than do its physical benefits. You Cancers, Scorpios and Pisceans might even opt to explore the more spiritual -- non-physical -- yogic practices like Tantra or Karma Yoga. If you would like to increase your flexibility and strength, though, Ananda or Anusara Yoga could work for you.
The practice of Ananda Yoga strives for stillness and for harmony between the energies of your body and mind. The chakras play a role in Ananda, too, as do unspoken affirmations. Ananda's purpose is to stir you metaphysically, to awaken to experience that is both controlled and harmonious. The workout itself is more internal than it is aerobic -- perfect for reticent Water Signs.
Anusara literally means 'flowing with grace' or, more simply, 'following your heart'. It's a sensitive and holistic approach to mental and physical self-awareness. It's based on the notion that we gain strength and insight by opening our hearts and accepting the world -- and ourselves -- the way we are. Very respectful of individual skill levels and pace, Anusara yoga is more lighthearted than some other disciplines, emphasizing play and creativity. Each action is seen as an artistic expression.
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The Interview with God
guided meditation
A Moment of Calm
Come into the present moment with this 10-minute mindfulness meditation.
guided meditation We invite you to spend a few minutes experiencing our peace meditation, inspired by monk, author, and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. The Vietnamese Buddhist Zen master worked tirelessly for peace, especially during the Vietnam War. In 1967, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize. Thich Nhat Hanh argues that unless and until individuals are peaceful within themselves, they cannot work for peace among nations. Note: This feature has audio.
peace meditation
relating to a post i made in the Musings page, here is a little more on Father Sudac
It has significance to this page as i believe faith, belief in something greater than ourselves to be a foundation of our over-all well being
Your faith may not be Christian, and if it is not i'm sure you have interesting tales of your own denomination that i would be pleased if you did share
FR. SUDAC'S BIOGRAPHY
Father Zlatko Sudac (pronounced "sue-dots") was born on January 24th, 1971. He is from the town of Vrbnik, on Krk Island, in Croatia. He began studying for the priesthood in 1993, after completing his mandatory military services in the Yogoslav army. He was ordained a priest on June 29, 1998, and is a diocesan priest for the diocese of Krk, Croatia. Both of his parents are still alive. He has one sister, who is married and has three children.
Fr. Sudac recieved the cross on his forehead in May, 1999 on the Friday after the beatification of Padre Pio. After he received the cross, he was sent to the Gemelli Clinic in Rome to be investigated. The exhaustive investigation concluded that Fr. Sudac's cross was not of human origin, i.e. that it was formed in a way that medical science could not explain. Fr. Sudac received the stigmata on his wrists, feet and side on October 4, 2000, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, who was the first person in the history of the Church to received the stigmata.
Fr. Sudac's primary messages are very simple ones: that love has to be the foundation of everything that we do, and that if we live in love, then we live in God; that we must be open to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in our lives so that we can live the fullness of what God wants to give us; that we must die to ourselves completely so that God can fill us with Himself; that we must be completely normal people, who have our feet firmly planted on the ground, but ever aware that while we live in this world, we are not of it.
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