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It's 10 days until Christmas, we are in the midst of Hanukkah, Solstice celebrations are coming up on the 21st, and Kwanzaa begins on the 26th. Whatever you celebrate, may your holiday be bright and fulfilling. If you are feeling a bit of holiday stress. Check out Brad Yate's EFT video to boost your spirits.
Also...I am on day 4 of my 10-day spud focus. I am feeling great, down a couple of pounds, and enjoying restful sleep. Be Well! ~ Tiffany
Receive my December newsletter? You'll have read that December 11-21 I am taking on a spud challenge to increase energy, lose a few pounds, and feel better. Yesterday I spent time batch cooking and prepared mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, roasted sweet potatoes & russets, plus baked a batch of tomato lemon Yukon golds. This morning I began the day with a hearty helping of crispy hash browns covered in hot sauce. Lunch is leftover lemon potatoes plus a green salad. I weighed in yesterday at 143.8 and expect to lean out a bit. Remember that even an extra 5 pounds puts 25 pounds of pressure on your joints. Follow me, join in, and learn more about the power of a 10-day potato challenge here.
Be Well! ~ Tiffany
Have difficulty breathing due to asthma, bronchitis, coughs, or the winter inversion? Turn to saunas and steam rooms to open airways. The warm heat also helps you to relax and de-stress. Book bodywork treatments with me now at The Kura Door, a Japanese holistic day spa in the avenue area of Salt Lake City. Guests booking massage, facial, or nail treatments have complimentary access to the dry sauna and eucalyptus steam room. Learn more here.
Be Well! ~Tiffany
There are 52 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles and tendons in your two feet altogether. The feet are complex structures built to sustain an enormous amount of pressure, provide flexibility, and hold our bodies erect. Our feet are often ignored, become rigid, and stiffen over time. To avoid this, it is important to articulate your feet, spend time walking barefoot, and stretch your feet and toes often. Here are some tips. Review this article to learn 5 foot strengthening exercises, contact me for foot reflexology treatments, and treat your feet to regular Epsom salt soaks to relieve tension and strain.
Be Well! ~ Tiffany
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we express thanks, spend time with loved ones, and feast. May you dine well and consider incorporating one or more of these tips to help you digest and avoid complaints such as heartburn, gas, and indigestion.
Wondering what food I will serve today? My son and I are hosting a Thanksgiving brunch. We are having baked french toast, fresh strawberry jam, maple/agave syrup, a veggie platter with hummus, and dairy free spinach artichoke dip with pita bread. My carnivore parents are adding some meat for their plates. Had I made dinner, I would have opted for mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, creamed carrots, a tossed salad, and rolls. My vegan/starchivore plate isn't that different - simply meat and oil-free.
Enjoy the holiday and Be Well! ~ Tiffany
A variety of personalities with differing taste buds may be sitting at your Thanksgiving table next week. Your loved ones may also be diabetic, have arthritis, are living with heart disease, or cancer. Plant-based dishes add flavor, variety, nutrition, and support good health. If you are wondering how to please palates and dietary needs, register for this free webinar:
I've never been a fan of winter weather. Cold days, icy roads, a decrease in sunlight, and the Salt Lake polluted air we attribute to 'inversion' creates a gloomy and depressing season. My aches and pains are aggravated by the cold and this tends to slow me down. To counter these feelings I turn to heat for relief. Exercise is the easiest way to warm and loosen joints. Stretching, cardio activity, and walking are easy to do inside or out.
Soaking in the tub also loosens muscles and the steam from a hot shower helps to open airways. Create a spa experience in the shower by applying 7-15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil onto a small washcloth. Place the washcloth in the far corner of the shower. The warmth and steam from the shower will infuse eucalyptus into the air. A dry sauna is another way to soothe yourself with heat. The dry, hot air warms muscles and opens pores when you sweat. A short session in a sauna, say 10 or 15-minutes, is adequate time to benefit from the dry heat. Short bursts alternated with cool showers or relaxation at room temperature heightens the sauna experience. Visit me now at The Kura Door Japanese holistic spa, I have joined their professional team...book any massage and enjoy added amenities that include a eucalyptus steam room, meditation room, and dry sauna.
Be Well! ~ Tiffany
