Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 4, 2015

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 4, 2015 


THE JOY OF YOGA

SPRING IS IN THE AIR 


Tis’ the season for 
Spring Cleaning. It’s 
one of my favorite 
times of the year. 
It’s a chance to 
shed the heaviness 
accumulated 
thus far and move forward again in a new way. 
Whether this means re-adjusting my schedule, 
or actually creating space by getting rid of stuff 
in the house, it’s creating freedom. I love the 
analogy of my yoga practice being like a garden. 
The garden must have light; water and old weeds 
must be removed to allow for new blooms. Here 
are a few tips to support you in springtime fun 
and reflection: 

 First, don’t forget exercise. A 30-minute walk 
each day can do wonders! If you live near the 
studio, maybe try a walk to and from yoga class. 
It’s funny we can live 2 blocks from some place 
and never think to walk. Try adding in an extra 
yoga class each week as well. If you can’t make it to 
class, roll out your mat at home and do 10-15 sun 
salutations with a resting savasana afterwards. 

Secondly, make a daily meditation part of your 
routine. In the hustle and bustle of the day, we 
need this quiet time as calming, centering refuge. 
This practice will help to balance out our emotions, 
provide a place to breathe and create peace. 

 Last, make sure your diet is healthy, balanced 
and regular. Skipping a meal is so easy to do 
when we’re working hard. Later on, our mood 
could suffer as a result. Food choices should be 
light, refreshing and warming. Fresh greens are 
wonderful, as well as fresh cooked vegetables such 
as broccoli, asparagus or artichokes seasoned 
with garlic, ginger and pepper. 

 Enjoy your time shedding those extra layers! 
Literally and figuratively. If you’re feeling weighed 
down by stuff, people or responsibilities, ask the 
question: What can I do differently? Is there 
something I can give up doing that might shift 
things? 

 Namaste and see you in class!

LEG CRAMPS AT NIGHT? 

YOU MAY NEED POTASSIUM.

Less than 2% of Americans get an adequate intake of potassium. This 
is because we don’t eat enough plant foods. When you think of a food 
source for potassium, how many of you immediately thought of bananas? 
Bananas are a good source of potassium but there are almost 50 better ones. 
Every cell in the human body requires potassium to function. Potassium 
is an electrolyte or a mineral which means it helps your body to conduct 
electricity. People who eat a potassium rich diet have a lower risk of stroke. 
They also have lower levels of inflammation. Not enough potassium in 
our diets can cause fatigue, irritability, and even hypertension (high blood 
pressure). If you occasionally get nighttime leg cramps, they could be 
caused by insufficient potassium. Here is a list of some great foods that are 
very high in potassium and most if not all are higher than bananas:

Avocados Pumpkin Dried apricots

Papaya Parsnips Spinach (raw)

Edamame Raisins Dark Leafy Greens (raw)

Sweet Potatoes Winter Squash Seaweed

White beans Prunes White potatoes w/skins

French beans Acorn Squash Beet Greens (cooked)

Lima beans dMushrooms

Give your body the potassium that it needs. Be sure and include plenty of these foods in your diet.

Dr. Tina is a traditional 
naturopath and nutritionist 
at Vibrant Living 
Wellness Center


THANK YOU GOVERNMENT! 
By Dennis Buckley, DC

The most incredible thing has happened. The 
government did something that worked. I cannot 
believe it because the intended purpose has not 
been realized but the surprising “side-effect” has 
been so encouraging.

 With the introduction and implementation of 
the Affordable Care Act (ACA) the purpose was 
that underinsured Americans would have access 
to “affordable” health care and be covered.

 The truth everyone is now realizing, especially 
those who already had insurance, is their 
insurance has become more expensive (monthly 
or yearly cost) and what it covers is less with 
higher deductibles.

 Those who were uninsured can now buy 
insurance but it is not cheap and has high 
deductibles also.

 Good news, everyone has insurance. Bad news, 
it is expensive and covers less.

 So, how can this be a good thing? Well 
unintentionally (or covertly) people are being 
forced into making a choice. Will they continue 
on the path they have been on expecting someone 
else to try to medicate or perform surgery to 
combat a bad lifestyle? This most likely will 
result in becoming sick or injured and this is 
going to cost them quite a lot of money out of 
their pocket until they hit that high deductible. 
The other option they have is to not get sick or 
injured. They know how to do that. They have 
always known. Exercise regularly, eat right, get 
rest, don’t smoke, don’t drink excessively, and 
avoid risky behavior. 

 The real enlightened people know that if you 
add chiropractic care into this strategy you 
perform better, longer and it enhances the other 
lifestyle choices to maximize your performance. 

In the first month of January the phone was 
ringing off the hook and the rooms are filled 
with people wanting to implement a “healthy 
Lifestyle” program or as we have in my office, 
“The 100 Year Lifestyle.” 

 The facts are in, it is expensive to get sick or 
injured so you had better start self-care and take 
better care of yourself. 

 You have a choice, crisis care or lifestyle care. 
One cost a lot and interrupts your life. The other 
cost less and is controllable and enhances your 
life.

 Studies have shown you will be living longer, 
whether you want to or not! So if that is true`1 
now is a great time to take better care of yourself. 
The government has forced you into this situation 
so take advantage of it.

Consult with the health and wellness 
leaders for the past 100 plus years, doctors 
of chiropractic. Learn to live The 100 Year 
Lifestyle, save money and enhance your life 
and performance. Find out what the top 
performers in sports, business, entertainment 
and families have known, chiropractic, along 
with healthy lifestyle choices, works! Check out 
www.100yearlifestyleadvantage.com

 Thanks government! 


IS IT TIME TO THINK ABOUT SOCIAL 
MEDIA IN A DIFFERENT WAY?

I recently saw a great article called “What do 
you want Students to Do with Technology” from 
Bill Ferriter (http://bit.ly/StudentsTechnology). 
Although it is intended for educators, I think 
it applies to everyone using technology today 
especially small businesses. 

 Ferriter’s bottom line is that “Technology is a 
tool, not a leadership outcome.” I think businesses 
should look at Social Media in a similar way.

 Social media is more than just tweeting 
and posting. It’s about building relationships 
and starting conversations that could lead to 
collaboration. If you own a business, you know that 
relationships are everything. Are you cultivating 
important relationships with today’s tools?

 Blogging, publishing videos, sharing slides and 
building a web site is not just about uploading 
content and adding pretty pictures. These tools 
allow you to tell your story in a dynamic and 
engaging way. What stories can you share about 
your business and the people you serve? 

 About MJ: MJ and her brother David own 
HUTdogs, a creative services and digital marketing 
business. Get information about their upcoming 
classes, webinars and presentations at: www.
hutdogs.com/workshops/schedule. 

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