My speaker-pal and heart-sister Tracey Conway sent me this great information for all of us, like me, who are boarding a plane and worried about catching swine flu. Thanks Tracey! To all my friends who have plans to fly in the next few weeks, this is from from an article in Newsweek online, Mark Gendreau,…
The Mayo Clinic released The Essential Diabetes Book – a beautifully illustrated and easy to understand guide to preventing, controlling and living well with diabetes. If you struggle to understand gylcemic index, types of diabetes, and how what you eat has an impact on the disease, this is the book for you! Clear and concise…
Could eating blueberries reduce belly fat? A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests eating blueberries could indeed reduce belly fat and limit the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. “The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables has been well-researched, but our findings in regard to blueberries shows the naturally occurring…
Eating Cheerios can reduce your cholesterol by 10% in a month Here’s some good news! Eating a cereal you loved as a kid, can help you be more healthy as an adult! Recent clinical studies indicate “eating two 1 1/2 cup servings of Cheerios daily, as part of a reduced calorie diet low in fat,…
Take a break from your day, smile, and laugh to break the tension and reduce your cortisol level! This video from Judson Laipply is one of my favorites. I dare you to watch it without feeling less stressed! Of course, it also delights the choreographer in me! Taking a moment to sit back, relax, and…
Breast Feeding: Good for baby and good for mom! Research in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows women who breast feed for a year or more reduce their risk of heart disease by 10%! “We have known for years that breastfeeding is important for babies’ health; we now know that it is important for…
Paying attention to your nails may benefit more than just your first impression. Fingernails can say many things about a woman. Well groomed, close clipped nails are a sign of a woman who works with her hands. A French manicure sends a message of refinement. Long red nails send a more sassy message! What can…
Here’s what you need to know about family history and heart disease. Taking all other risk factors into account, if you have a close family member with heart disease, your risk nearly doubles. While this news may be a bit frightening, it is good news in one way. Even if you do not have symptoms…
Here is what you need to know about cholesterol: Cholesterol isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A soft, waxy substance naturally found in your body, “good” cholesterol (or HDL) is needed to digest fat, make hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, and produce vitamin D in the skin. You want your HDL to be high. However,…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.