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The Difference between GOOD and GREAT

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Mind-Body Energy Healing with Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a way to get in tune with our bodies to learn what supports or takes away from our life energy. I met Erin Davis of Kinesiology Works at an event last year and was very impressed. I love her depth of knowledge of Chinese Medicine and the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. Not only is she a great kinesiologist, she is an engaging teacher. Recently I took a class with her on the basics of kinesiology so I could learn to test myself and others for what supplements to take. 

Please tell us what is kinesiology, where does it come from and what are the benefits?
ICPKP Kinesiology is the cutting edge of the practical application of Mind-Body Energy healing. It is one of the most comprehensive and holistic forms of natural therapy that recognizes the importance of integrating body, mind and spirit in health and healing. ICPKP kinesiology is a composite system that blends the best of ancient and modern science. It draws heavily upon Chinese Medicine and also integrates in the latest in advanced nutrition, neurology and psycho-neuro-immunology.

Like all kinesiologies, it uses muscle testing as a biofeedback mechanism for assessing the flow of energy through the various body systems to identify and correct imbalances in the persons structural, chemical, mental, and emotional energy systems. By correcting these imbalances, and reintegrating all aspects of the person to a unified whole, the ICPKP Kinesiologist is able to re-activate the body's built-in healing ability as well as identify external factors affecting the client's well-being.

Where does it come from?

The original roots of kinesiology can be first traced back to the muscle testing methods of American physician Dr. Lovett during the 1930s. Kinesiology (often referred to as Energy Kinesiology), is an outgrowth from Applied Kinesiology which was developed by Dr. George Goodheart, an American Chiropractor, in the 1940s.
Kinesiology has a significant impact on a wide range of health and well-being issues. Kinesiology can help: Overall Life Performance, Physical Body (pain, health issues, energy, etc), Mental/Emotional Body Issues, Sexual Health, and Spiritual Body (with respect to your beliefs).

How can it be used with feng shui, the feng shui bagua map in our physical spaces?

Kinesiology can be a useful tool for feng shui practitioners or for people interested in enhancing their space. Feng shui is about harmonizing the chi in your living spaces, which then impacts the person - so it works from the outside in. In contrast, kinesiology is about harmonizing the chi inside the person which then impacts how they function in life– so it works from the inside out. Imagine what can happen when you combine the two!

Kinesiology can be used as a way to fine tune feng shui consultations and customize recommendations for each individual. Let’s say that the feng shui bagua says the northwest wall of the home needs to be red. Kinesiology can help you find which shade of red has the most favorable impact on the person’s chi. This allows an environment based on the feng shui rules, but uses muscle testing to customize the color shade for the unique needs of the client.  For example, the average New Yorker may not need a vibrant red NW wall because they are already over energized from the city environment. Painting a vibrant red wall for a yang stock broker may not create the relaxing environment they need at home, as a pastel or softer color may be more appropriate.

 

Kinesiology can take feng shui guidelines developed thousands of years ago for ancient China and adapt it to the needs of people living in modern day America. Kinesiology muscle testing is a tool to show instantly what’s going on. It is tangible and obvious when the body responds to muscle testing so it is a clear way for people to realize the positive impact that the changes in their spaces have created in their bodies. Kinesiology can also show which colors, furnishings, art, and placement raise or lower life energy. Bagua maps don’t indicate ley lines, electric cables running under the house, underwater streams and subway tunnels. Muscle testing can take into account all these possible aspects and finds a solution that raises a person’s energy despite their existence.

Tell us about your Holistic Space in your office and how you make it a comfortable and soothing environment.

My office is located within Awakening NY, an urban sanctuary in Greenpoint/Williamsburg. The center is an eco-green 7000 sq.ft. Wellness Center and Healthy Café that aims to help people find their way to a healthier, happier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

My treatment room is a quiet retreat from the stress of busy life and clients regularly comment on how good they feel when they visit. My treatment room is softly lit, and has an orange glow from a Himalayan salt crystal lamp. Relaxing music plays in the background and the five element colors are incorporated into the space, with the room layout organized to ensure maximum comfort and work flow. The space also allows my clients to relax in the café after their sessions and sip a tea or juice before returning to their day.

Could you please share a simple kinesiology tip for the readers?

Are you feeling stressed? Want to feel the benefits of kinesiology right away?

Try a simple stress releasing technique for yourself. In just 30-90 seconds you can experience how a simple reflex from Chinese medicine can have a profound effect!

Assess your stress level (or your emotional energy towards your ’day’) on a scale of 0 - 10.

Helping yourself with the Emotional Stress Release (ESR) Balance:

1. Close your eyes and lightly hold your frontal eminences. (On the forehead above the eyes - see the diagram.)
2. Focus on the event or problem.
3. See the details. (Be aware of the colors, sounds, shapes, smells and feelings involved.)
4. Make it real. (You may notice shallow breathing, flickering of your eyes or tearfulness.)
5. Continue to lightly hold your forehead, breathe and relax. These signs of stress will pass.
6. Now play the day (or event) as you would like it to happen. Fantasy is OK here.
7. When your mind starts to wander you know the event is cleared of immediate stress.

How did you get into this practice?  What's your background?
As an Occupational Therapist I lead orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation teams in Sydney, Australia and in New York City. I was searching for some tools that would encompass the whole person to heal and recover. I had fun dabbling with many modalities from Hawaiian lomi lomi massage, Ayurvedic medicine, Indian massage, Iridology, etc. I found what I was looking for in kinesiology - an amazing modality that integrated mind, body and spirit.
As a kinesiologist in private practice I see such a variety of clients and every day is different. One moment I could be working with someone to remove the blocks so they can easily conceive carry and deliver a healthy baby; then working with goals to sleep through the whole night; then with athletes wanting to improve their performance. I love the many ways kinesiology can be applied to bring about positive change.   

 

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10 Life-Changing Reasons to Drink More Water

Has it occurred to you today that you are thirsty? Guess what – by the time you experience the sensation of the thirst, you are already dehydrated. That thirst is your body calling for re-hydration.

Your body is composed of roughly 60% water. That means when we are dehydrated – and most of us spend our days constantly dehydrated to some degree – we are affecting the performance of the majority of our body. Nearly all of our systems do not function as well without the proper water intake.

 

So, really, what does this mean? Why should we drink more water?

1. If you don’t drink water, you will die. It's that important. Depending on our environment, we can live only a few days without water - maybe a week. We can live much longer without food. For most of us, we should prioritize the consumption of water far more than we currently do.
2. Prevent cancer. Yes, that’s right – various research says staying hydrated can reduce risk of colon cancer by 45%, bladder cancer by 50%, and possibly reduce breast cancer risk as well.
3. Be less cranky. Research says dehydration can affect your mood and make you grumpy and confused. Think clearer and be happier by drinking more water.
4. Perform better. Proper hydration contributes to increased athletic performance. Water composes 75% of our muscle tissue! Dehydration can lead to weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and electrolyte imbalance.
5. Lose weight. Sometimes we think we are hungry, when actually we are thirsty. Our body just starts turning on all the alarms when we ignore it. For those of you trying to drop some pounds, staying hydrated can serve as an appetite suppressant and help with weight loss.
6. Have less joint pain. Drinking water can reduce pain in your joints by keeping the cartilage soft and hydrated. This is actually how glucosamine helps reduce joint pain, by aiding in cartilage’s absorption of water.
7. Flush out waste and bacteria. Our digestive system needs water to function properly. Waste is flushed out in the form of urine and sweat. If we don't drink water, we don't flush out waste and it collects in our body causing a myriad of problems. Also combined with fiber, water can cure constipation.
8. Prevent headaches. Sometimes headaches can be caused by dehydration, so drinking water can prevent or alleviate that nasty head pain. Next time your head hurts, try drinking water.
9. Make your skin glow. Our skin is the largest organ in our body. Regular and plentiful water consumption can improve the color and texture of your skin by keeping it building new cells properly. Drinking water also helps the skin do it's job of regulating the body's temperature through sweating.
10. Feed your body. Water is essential for the proper circulation of nutrients in the body. Water serves at the body’s transportation system and when we are dehydrated things just can’t get around as well. 

1. Feed your body. Water is essential for the proper circulation of nutrients in the body. Water serves at the body’s transportation system and when we are dehydrated things just can’t get around as well.

Quick rules of thumb for drinking water:

• Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water (if you weight 160lbs, drink 80oz of water each day).
• Carry a bottle everywhere with you as a reminder to keep drinking.
• Eat raw fruits and vegetables – they are dense in water. You can get water from food, not just from beverages.
• Drink water and other fluids until you urinate frequently and with light color.

Article source: http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/10-life-changing-reasons-to-drink-more-water
 

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Muscle Building and Fat Loss Tips Using Caffeine

Here is why you should include caffeine in your diet.
 

 

 

1) Caffeine drinkers weigh less

An analysis of some 18,000 individuals showed that caffeine and coffee users weigh less than those who don’t take any caffeine.

2) Caffeine increases energy expenditure and thermogenesis

Using energy to raise body heat is a great way to help burn fat, and caffeine does that well. But that is not all. Caffeine also lowers insulin and glucose, helping users become more metabolically healthy.

3) Caffeine helps you burn more fat during exercise

Caffeine has a glycogen-sparing effect, meaning fat will be preferentially used as fuel during exercise.

4) Caffeine breaks up stored fat so it can be burned

This is called raising free fatty acids. Caffeine helps the body snip up stored fat so it can be burned inside the mitochondria.

5) Caffeine assists with many aspects of cognition

From increases in reaction time to concentration, memory, word recall, and attention span, caffeine helps with it all.

6) Caffeine improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and power performance

Caffeine use before exercise increases work output and cardiovascular fitness without putting you at risk for heart disease, according to researchers in South Korea.

7) Caffeine reduces perceived exertion and blunts the pain response

This means that you can really push yourself at the gym, and it doesn’t feel as painful or challenging.

8) Swishing caffeine around in your mouth before exercise may increase exercise performance

Studies in sprinters have shown that caffeine swished around in the mouth may further enhance athletic performance and reduce the perceived exertion of exercise. Give this a shot.[8]

9) Green Coffee reduces cortisol production

Fat cells contain an enzyme called 11β-HSD1, which activates cortisol from its inactive metabolite cortisone. Green coffee, it appears, slows down this enzyme.

10) Super-high doses of caffeine are not needed

Scientists in Canada recently revealed that we don’t need super-high doses of caffeine to improve our ability to burn fat and exercise more intensely. Around 100 mg will do the job. 

 

Article source: http://highintensityhealth.com/build-muscle-burn-fat-caffeine/

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Vegan Athletes: Performance and the Protein Myth

When you tell someone that you’re vegan, you’ll most likely be asked, “Where do you get your protein?” You’ll hear it a lot, actually. In their defence, most people really just don’t know because they are conditioned to think that meat = protein, and that plants do not. First things first, protein is not a food, it’s a nutrient. Meaning, there’s not only one definable food source of protein, like meat, just as dairy-based milk isn’t the only source of calcium. Those attitudes about our sources of nutrition are a clear reflection of the very basic, and biased, education we’ve been taught about nutrition and our food.

 

 

Understanding Protein

Protein is made up of 20 amino acids that form by linking together. We can naturally produce 11 amino acids from chemicals already in our body, and these are called non-essential amino acids. The remaining 9 amino acids must be consumed in the foods we eat, and are called essential amino acids.

General guidelines suggest we consume 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram we weigh (approximately 0.36 grams of protein per pound).

Athletes, however, will usually require more protein to match the needs of your muscles due to activity, and to aid in recovery. As an athlete, you will probably need more protein than someone who isn’t active because your lifestyle requires more from your muscles through training and recovery. Aim to consume approximately 1.3 – 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram you weigh.

High vegan protein foods are:

• Tofu*
• Edamame*
• Tempeh*
• Quinoa*
• Seitan
• Lentils
• Black Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Chickpeas
• Brown Rice
• Oatmeal
• Whole Grains
• Buckwheat*
• Amaranth*
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Green Peas
• Amaranth*
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Green Peas
• Leafy Greens
• Chia Seeds*
• Hemp Seeds*
• Flax Seeds
• Bean Sprouts
• Nutritional Yeast
• Spirulina*
• Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk*

* food options that have all 9 essential amino acids

That is a great list of healthy proteins, and has excellent choices for vegan athletes! Some don’t contain all 9 essential amino acids, and that’s OK. Just eat a variety of these foods each day (and weekly) and your body will readily absorb and utilize all the essential amino acids they contain.

Some great combinations of foods that provide all 9 amino acids are:

• beans and brown rice
• peanut butter on whole grain bread
• oatmeal with sliced almonds
• pasta and green peas
• lentils and nuts or seeds
• chickpea “tuna” sandwiches on whole grain bread

 

Building (and Maintaining) Muscle

It’s important to realize that if you want to build muscle mass, you may need to eat more! The vegan diet will supply you with all the nutrients and protein your muscles need to grow, but since plant based whole foods are typically lower in calories, you may need to eat more to get enough caloric intake to build mass. Some new vegans say they are always hungry or lack energy, but that usually is directly due to them simply not eating enough. Our bodies thrive on plant based whole foods, so eat up!

Fuel your body on a regular schedule, approximately every 3-4 hours. This will allow your body to know that food is coming on a consistent basis, and it will therefore be less likely to store your food as fat. If you don’t eat regularly or skip meals a lot, your body will go into survival mode, and store the calories it gets.

Eat 2-3 hours before activity. This will allow you to eat a well balanced, energy boosting meal, while giving your body the time needed to digest enough and be ready for activity without feeling sluggish, full, or having stomach cramping.

Vegan athlete pioneer, bodybuilder, and the macronutrient breakdown for an active person might be:

70% of calories from carbohydrates
20% coming from protein
10% coming from fats

While the macronutrient breakdown for a bodybuilder, or someone focused specifically on building muscle, might be:

50% of calories from carbohydrates
30% coming from protein
20% coming from fats

Every person is different though, so trial and error is an expected part of the process for all athletes, not just vegans.

Performance

What to Eat Before Activity

Keep your pre-workout meals simple and unprocessed. Your body will thrive best on plant based whole foods. Stay away from packaged, processed items, white breads and pastas, refined sugars, and salty or fried foods. Make sure to choose foods that your body (and performance) will thrive on, such as raw vegetables and fruits (cucumbers, mushrooms, spinach, bananas, dates, watermelon, grapes, and oranges), quinoa, beans, lentils, organic tofu or tempeh, and hydrated chia seeds.

Some of my common go-to foods (in different combinations) before training are beans, chickpeas, lentils, raw mushrooms, raw cucumbers, raw spinach, organic tofu or tempeh, brown rice, quinoa, steamed veggies, hummus, and a small amount of avocado.

Staying hydrated is also important for performance, recovery, and overall health, so make drinking water a priority.

The Role of Proper Recovery

The 30-60 minutes after activity is a critical window of time when you’re body is seeking the proper nutrients to begin the muscle repair process. Refuel with foods that are a 4:1 ratio, which is 4 grams of carbohydrates for every 1 gram of protein. Foods that are easy and quick to digest are key during this short window of time, and include tofu, smoothies, protein shakes, beans, lentils, and fruits.

Replenish lost electrolytes with alkaline foods to counter the acidic environment your body experiences after activity. Some great alkaline foods are leafy greens, kale, spinach, broccoli, peas, beets, lemons, watermelon, banana, pear, sweet potato, quinoa, tofu, chlorella, flax seed oil, and brown rice or wild rice.

Ensure You’re Getting Essential Minerals and Vitamins

When it comes down to it, when you feel your best you can truly get the best results for your efforts. Prioritizing your overall health is key because you’ll have the energy and focus needed to do what it takes reach your athletic goals and build your strong body. Below are just a few nutrients to be aware of.

Iron

Vegan or not, iron is important for all athletes because intense activity strips the body of small amounts of iron. Without proper iron in your diet, you can experience low energy and a general lethargic feeling.

There are two types of iron: heme (animal-based) and non-heme (plant-based). Non-heme iron may be absorbed at a lower rate, so just eat iron-rich foods along with foods that contain Vitamin C, and this will boost your ability to absorb iron. Coffee and tea can inhibit your ability to absorb iron, so try to avoid consuming these within an hour (before or after) of eating.

The approximate RDI intake of iron for active vegans is 18-33mg for women, and 11-14mg for men.

Some great sources of iron are dark leafy greens, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, lentils, beans, pumpkin seeds, oatmeal, grains, molasses, tomato sauce, broccoli, and fortified cereals.

Calcium

When we have an intense training session, we lose calcium through our sweat. Calcium is not only required for strong bones, but also needed for muscle contraction. Without it, we can experience muscle cramping.

The general recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000mg – 1300mg.

Some great sources of calcium are spinach, broccoli, bok choy, kale, almonds, edamame, flax seeds, tofu, fortified non-dairy milks, and kidney beans

Potassium

Another mineral that’s lost when we sweat, potassium is responsible for automatic muscle contractions and regulating overall body water. It’s also classified as an electrolyte, and is something that needs to be replenished after activity.

The general guideline suggests approximately 4.7gram each day.

Some great sources of potassium are bananas, oranges, dried apricots, potatoes, kale, and avocados.

Zinc

Zinc plays a role in muscle growth and repair, energy production, and keeping the immune system strong. Athletes should ensure they are getting zinc in their diet because it helps repair the micro tears in muscles after strenuous activity.

According to Jack Norris, RD, the recommended intake of Zinc is 11mg for men and 8mg for women.

Some great sources of Zinc are tofu, beans, chickpeas, lentils, beets, peanuts, and oatmeal.

B12

Getting enough vitamin B12 is a concern for vegans and non-vegans alike, especially for those 50 years and older. If you’re deficient, you can experience tiredness, weakness, easy bruising, nervous system damage, or anemia.

The general daily recommended intake of B12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms.

There are excellent sources of B12 for vegans, like fortified cereals, fortified non-dairy milks, Nutritional Yeast and of course, supplements are a great reliable, convenient option.

RELATED: Do Vegans Need to Take a B12 Supplement?

 

DID YOU KNOW? B12 IS FOUND IN MICROORGANISMS, PRIMARILY BACTERIA, IN WATER OR SOIL. THE ONLY REASON ANIMALS ARE A “SOURCE OF B12” IS BECAUSE THEY ARE EATING FORTIFIED FOOD AND/OR SOIL CONTAINING THESE MICROORGANISMS. SO, EATING MEAT IS NOT THE ONLY “NATURAL” WAY TO OBTAIN B12, AS SOME PEOPLE WILL CLAIM. THOSE WHO EAT MEAT ARE SUPPLEMENTING THEIR B12 TOO; THEY JUST CHOOSE TO DO SO VIA THE ANIMAL THAT HAS INGESTED IT FIRST.

Healthy Fats

I advocate for eating a high carbohydrate, low fat, and moderate protein diet. It’s essential that we eat some fats, and the healthiest sources are avocado, nuts, flax seeds, and almond/peanut butter.

The Plant Powered Difference

I consider myself an example of how being vegan improves performance. Over my 20+ years as a competitive athlete, from gymnastics to travel hockey to martial arts, I can compare and gauge the difference between my pre-vegan and vegan performances. I have more energy now than I did 10 years ago, my injuries heal faster, and as a female training with younger guys at my dojo, I not only keep up, but many times I can keep going and exceed their energy levels. It’s a great bonus to choosing a compassionate lifestyle!

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