Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 17, 2015

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

 Mountain Views News Saturday, October 17, 2015 


THE JOY OF YOGA

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LET’S FIGHT 
FATIGUE!

More and more 
Americans complain 
that they suffer some 
sort of fatigue. It may 
range from needing 
a nap mid-day to 
symptoms more severe 
like chronic fatigue. 
Fatigue is frustrating 
and can be debilitating. 
For some people they 
have to push through 
every day. For these 
same people, at the 
end of each long and 
exhausting day, sleep is 
yet another challenge. 
Oddly, for many people 
the more exhausted 
they are during the day, 
the worse sleep at night. After a restless night of 
tossing and turning, the cycle begins again as the 
sun arises. 

Feeling great and energetic requires reversing the 
things that contributed to the problem in the first 
place. Fatigue is something that gradually goes 
away so you have to be committed. Supporting 
your body with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables 
which will improve your body's immune system 
will greatly aid in restoring normal energy levels. 
Here are 5 more things that you can do to get 
started on a path of eliminating fatigue. 

1. Cut back on caffeine. 

Adrenaline is what gives athletes that winning 
burst of energy and also gives a person the strength 
to lift a car that has rolled onto a child. Adrenaline 
is the source of our "fight-or-flight" response, 
which enables us to run for our lives if the need 
arises. Caffeine stimulates your adrenal glands to 
produce this fight or flight response. When the 
over stimulation of your adrenals wears off you feel 
fatigue, and possibly irritability and headaches. If 
you are constantly using caffeine you are keeping 
your body in "flight-or-flight" mode.

2. Try to relax.

Make your world as small and uncomplicated 
as possible by reducing your everyday needs. 
Start by filtering news and information. If you 
cannot do anything about it and it stresses you, 
you do not need to be concerned with it. Learn 
to practice relaxation techniques whenever you 
can. Meditation, even for a couple of minutes can 
relieve stress as can a few slow deep breaths. 

3. Generate feel good hormones through 
movement. 

Endorphins are the "feel good" chemicals induced 
by exercise. Of course, you can be so fatigued that 
doing anything seems impossible which is a real 
“Catch 22” because moving is needed to eliminate 
fatigue. We need to be physically tired as well as 
mentally or emotionally. A simple walk can be 
the first step. Once you have established a routine, 
begin to walk farther or slightly faster. Yoga is 
another great option to get your body moving 
again and to relieve fatigue. 

4. Try to develop good sleep habits. 

Our bodies need a mini tune-up daily. Sleep, 
especially deep sleep, is when our bodies do this 
repair and maintenance. There are many things 
you can do to promote a good night’s sleep. Once 
you have done 1, 2 and 3 above to improve your 
odds of sleeping well then try to; establish a 
schedule, don’t eat too close to bedtime, and keep 
your bedroom as dark as possible. 

5. Embrace whole food or herbal therapy 
instead of drug therapy. 

If you are taking any type of drug therapy, be 
aware that it may actually be contributing to 
fatigue. Nutritional deficiencies can make it 
difficult to get your energy levels back even 
when you are doing all of the above. There are 
whole food and herbal supplements that feed 
the body what it needs to overcome fatigue 
without side effects. Herbs can help relieve 
the symptom of fatigue directly by enhancing 
immune function, balancing hormones, and 
stimulating the healing systems of the body. 

Feeling good every day does require a healthy 
lifestyle and some effort but it well worth it!

GET UNSTUCK

As you may 
know, a regular 
yoga practice is 
wonderful for the body. Our joints stay mobile, 
muscles strong, circulation flowing and really all 
systems of the body function better. Our energetic 
condition and mental state improves with regular 
practice too. There’s a general state of happiness, 
wellness, and natural inspiration. 

It’s when life happens and stress creeps back in 
that things can fall out of balance. Anxiety builds 
and things feel stagnant and unclear. Uncertainty 
can settle in and cause a build up in our body. 

It is during stressful times we can rely on our 
practice to enliven us. Sometimes we almost need 
the opposite of what we think we need. There’s the 
tendency to want a yoga practice that’s relaxing 
and somewhat effortless when we’re tired and 
lacking enthusiasm. Yet, we may need a practice 
that’s full of energy, stamina, and challenge. It’s 
in those tired, stuck, dull periods that we need to 
look ahead to re-create forward motion. There’s 
a few ways to create this shift for ourselves. 
First, a challenging asana practice paired with 
invigorating pranayama will get things moving 
immediately. A hike in nature (one that requires 
some stamina) or a walk early in the morning can 
help wake the body and mind up. Last, we can 
always look to food and digestion. Ask yourself: 
What am I eating? Is it too much, not enough? 
Am I sitting down to eat my meals? 

Don’t forget, our yoga practice changes our energy 
and in turn, changes how we think and feel. It’s an 
instant attitude changer. 

Enjoy your week! See you on the mat. 

Namaste, 

Keely Totten

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


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FAMILY MATTERS By Marc Garlett


7 STEPS FOR 
EFFECTIVELY 
MANAGING AN 
INHERITANCE

Research shows that a majority of baby boomers 
will receive an inheritance at some time during 
the lives, with the average inheritance estimated 
at $65,000. If you are the beneficiary of a family 
inheritance, here are 7 steps you can take to be sure 
you manage it wisely:

1. Re-examine your financial goals. Look at short-
term gains vs. long-term benefits. Determine the 
direction you want to go and then invest your 
inheritance accordingly.

2. Review your estate plan. If you inherit a 
significant amount of money, you should review 
your estate plan to determine what new strategies 
can be put into place to protect your increased 
assets. If you inherit a valuable collection of art 
or jewelry, you’ll want to look into other ways to 
protect that, too.

3. Get rid of debt. If your inheritance is significant 
enough to allow you to pay off debt – especially 
credit card debt or loans with high rates –consider 
paying it off entirely. You can evaluate whether 
or not this is a good idea by estimating what you 
currently pay in interest and then determine 
if investing your windfall will provide a better 
return.

4. Have an emergency stash. If you do not already 
have at least six months’ worth of living expenses 
in an emergency fund, it’s a good idea to get that 
shored up now.

5. Take your time. Explore your options and 
consider the best use of your inheritance before 
making any major moves. Inheritances are 
separate marital property in California, so if you 
are headed for divorce, it may be more prudent to 
just put the cash in an interest-bearing account 
until the dust settles.

6. Consult a professional. A financial planner and 
an estate planner will help you navigate your new 
wealth and save money.

7. Give yourself a treat. Put aside a small amount 
by for something special for yourself but don’t go 
overboard.

Perhaps you already know all of this. Perhaps 
you don’t. But if you’d like more information on 
inheritance and estate planning issues, call our 
office to schedule an appointment or to RSVP for 
our next FREE public seminars (at The Lodge in 
Sierra Madre: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 6:00 – 8:00 
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Dedicated to your family’s wealth, health, and 
happiness,

A local attorney and father, Marc Garlett is on a 
mission to help parents protect what they love most. 
His office is located at 49 S. Baldwin Ave., Ste. G, 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Schedule an appointment 
to sit down and talk about ensuring a legacy of love 
and financial security for your family by calling 
626.355.4000 or visit www.GarlettLaw.com for 
more information.


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