HONEY FOR HEALTH
January 23, 2012
Not all honey is created equally. Most honey is created for basic table consumption and has the great quality of at least tasting great! However, some honey can actually contain healing qualities that can be very beneficial to your health.
Manuka Honey is sourced from the nectar in the native plant of New Zealand. It contains a natural hydrogen peroxide property as well as a UMF antibacterial property. Studies show that high levels of UMF can be effective in helping relieve stomach ulcer symptoms and gastritis. When applied topically it can assist in the natural healing of skin ulcers, wounds, burns, boils, cracked skin, and MRSA (Staph). Studies are also showing the UMF property helps make UMF Manuka Honey excellent for relieving sore throats, oral hygiene and promoting the rehydration of the body causing earlier clearing of diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach upsets.
The UMF Ratings (measure of antibacterial strength):
0-4: Not detectable
5-9: Maintenance levels only (a nice table honey but not recommended for special therapeutic use)
10-15: Useful levels endorsed by the Honey Research Unit at The University of Waikato
16 and over: Superior levels with very high activity.
If you are up to giving it a try it is actually pretty good. There are multiple ways to consume honey. You can consume on bread, in your tea, by the teaspoon full...however you like.
You can find it at a local Whole Foods or online. Keep in mind that online ordering will take several weeks. It actually ships from New Zealand.
Enjoy!
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Commitment
January 9, 2012(CLICK TO EXPAND)
"It's not about motivation. Motivation is temporary. It's about COMMITMENT!"
- Craig Harper
Now you must be confused. Didn't I say last week it was all about motivation? But this week it's about commitment. Which one is it? Well, it's both. Anybody can be motivated today, but not tomorrow. You have to find something to get motivated about...and then commit. This is when you separate yourself from everyone else.
Even in the rain you can still get a great workout. Don't let the weather side-track your success.
In-Home 100
Everything is done in 100 reps. There is no rest. All 100 reps must be executed in each exercise before advancing to the next exercise. If you need a break within your 100 reps you may add:
Jogging in place
Jumping Jacks
Jump Rope
Wall Sits
Planks
Jogging up and down stairs
You may use these cardio rests for as long as you need to recover and finish your 100 reps.
Here are your 100 Rep Exercises:
Mountain Climbers
Walking Lunges
Push Ups
Body Weight Squats
Dips
Skiers
Calf Raises
Bicycles
Double Leg Raise
Crunches
Good Luck!
GET MOTIVATED & COMMIT!
Motivation
January 2, 2012(CLICK TO EXPAND)
"People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents."
- Andrew Carnegie
It is the new year. Time for a new challenge. It is so easy to get caught up in all of the holiday parties. With all of the additional social commitments, eating out and family functions it is easy to lose sight of what is important to YOU. Or even what was important to YOU.
Now is the time to focus on you again. Let's get back in the game. Do not become discouraged because you fell off the wagon for a minute. Jump back on and get back to that healthy path.
Toss the leftovers. Get back to your healthy eating plan. Revisit your passions. Join a new class. Sign up for a race or competition. Challenge a friend or family member to join you. It is always easier to stick to something if you have a companion.
Find it within YOU! Get motivated! 2012 is going to be the year for a stronger, healthier, happier YOU!
The 12 Days of Fitness
December 19, 2011(CLICK TO EXPAND)
I have a little challenge for everyone as we are approaching the holiday festivities and the New Year. This challenge can be executed a few different ways depending on your fitness level. You can even add the extra and sing along.
Opportunities...
1. You may execute the exercise dedicated to each day, on that day.
2. You may pick a random day and do them all at once.
3. Or you may go traditional and add each day as the song progresses. This would make a 12 day challenge with a new challenge added to the list each day.
The 12 Days Of Fitness My Trainer Gave To Me
1 Minute Mountain Climber
2 Minute Jumprope...(Jumping Jacks if no rope available)
3 Dozen Burpees...(Exploding from a full push up, to your feet, and jumping straight up)
4 D Walking Lunges...(4D = 40)
5 Hundred Crunches
6 Teen Push Ups...(=16)
7 Teen Squat Jumps...(=17)
8 1-leg Planks...(Alternating 8 seconds per leg for 8 repetitions)
9 D Second Wall Sit...(90 seconds sitting on wall, knees & hip 90 degrees)
10 Second Sprints...(10sec sprint/10sec walk * 10 sprints)
11 Minutes Jogging
12 Exploding Split Jumps...(Exploding from left leg lunge to right leg lunge)
Good Luck! Happy Holidays!
Please Support My Cause
November 7, 2011(CLICK TO EXPAND)
Houston Half Marathon 2012
I Run for a Reason – My Grandmother
To all of my clients and friends:
On January 15th, 2012 I will be running The Houston Half Marathon for a Reason…
My grandmother was born on November 11, 1930. She has lived an energetic life, gave everything of herself to all and expected nothing but love in return. I would say my journey into health and fitness began by watching her doing her arm circles, side bends and leg lifts. She loved to dance! As I left for college she began to show her first signs of Alzheimer’s. Before I finished school she had already forgotten who I was. November 11, 2012 she will turn 81 years old. She may not currently have a quality of life, but she still to this day maintains her strength and determination to go on. I do not know how she is doing it, but I would like to think I get that from her.
So, this year I am running for my nanny and all others who have also suffered from Alzheimer ’s disease. I would appreciate any support for my cause. You can easily visit this link…
http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/RunForAReason/
On the right hand side you just have to enter my first and last name (Alicia Harrison) and provide your donation.
Thank you all for your support!
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