Get rid of the blackberry!

I recently got back from a fabulous three week vacation in Greece. I was completely disconnected from phones and computers. I didn't check voice mail and I didn't check email. It was fantastic.

Years ago, I was one of those people who didn't want to get a cell phone - I finally caved about 4 years ago and do find it a great convenience. I use it for calling out only and barely anyone has the number. Then about a year and a half ago I decided to get email on it. What a convenience! I was checking my email every chance I got. I was never "off".

I have noticed more and more that when people get together for dinner or coffee, the first thing they do is put their phone on the table. I saw three women do it in Greece over dinner and it reminded me of cowboys taking their guns out of the holster. I find this quite distasteful. What about self control? I know that my self control in areas such as this is rather weak, so... today I cancelled the email on my phone. I am not a brain surgeon, no one is going to die if I don't get back to them immediately. I also figure that this will help me separate personal and business life more, which I think is a good thing - it will definitely help with time management. Who wants to be working all the time anyway? We'll see how this goes.

Life is moving so fast and it seems that relationships are becoming less and less personal. I challenge you to monitor your use of your cell phone. My previous experiment which seems to be working well is that I have also taken myself off Facebook. It has been a month and I am not shaking or convulsing without it. I found it was a time waster and if I really want to have a relationship with these people and vice versa, hopefully one of us will pick up the phone and get together for an in person visit.

Think the government will look after you?

I see it all the time. People treat their bodies as though they aren't the most important asset they have. It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves. Exercise, eat right, drink lots of water, get plenty of rest. Think good thoughts, be around good, empowering & positive people. Choose your friends wisely. Don't smoke. Drink alcohol in moderation. Wear your seat belt, wear your bike helmet and don't wear your IPOD while riding. The basics! My boyfriend always teases me about how careful I am but if I am being careless about my health and my wellbeing why should I expect the tax payers to look after me when I end up in the hospital because of deliberate abuse. I am not suggesting that we elimiate things that are enjoyable but be smart and enjoy things in moderation. Heard of the 80-20 rule? It applies everywhere!

I don't know how many times I have heard people who are on the verge of diabetes or headed straight for another disease related to obesity say things like: "I don't want to eat that" - "I would rather get my vitamins from real food." "I need to run this by my Dr. first" Then they plod off to MacDonalds in their car for a "mystery" burger with fries that don't decompose over months, (have you seen Super Size me?) with a diet coke that has been shown to cause cancer in lab rats." Or this excuse: "I don't have time to exercise" when really at this point, a walk around the block would be considered exercise for them.

When we are lying in the hospital with whatever ailment we are struck with, what do you think you would give to have your health back? Would you walk around that block? Order salad with dressing on the side rather than fries? The small daily choices we make can result in big changes over time- either positive or negative. We have a choice. Educate yourself, be open.

By the way, this is what is in diet coke.

Carbonated water
Caramel color
Aspartame
Phosphoric acid
Potassium benzoate (to protect taste)
Natural flavors
Citric acid
Caffeine

Dr. Weil has a good book called Eight weeks to optimum health and he has an informative website. http://www.drweil.com/

All the best in good health to you!

Your daily required intake of mercury.

Mercury is something that is found in many places you wouldn't expect. In our mouths in the form of amalgam fillings, in our foods through the fish we eat. Years ago I had the fillings taken out of my mouth as I was experiencing major health problems. I also reduced and continue to reduce the amount of fish I eat that may have mercury in it. One of those fish is tuna. You may have heard about the actor Jeremy Piven who had high levels of mercury in his system http://www.tmz.com/2008/12/19/piven-went-mono-before-going-to-mercury/ I also had a friend who experienced very high mercury levels because of many sushi lunches. Check this link out http://www.ewg.org/tunacalculator to see how much tuna you can safely eat in a week.

Nutrient Rich Foods!

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