Have you wanted a personal wellness coach and enjoy the group support?

Do you wish you had more energy and vitality?

Do you often wonder just what am I supposed to eat for optimal health weight, disease prevention and to slow the aging process?

Do you desire, a more balanced life?,

If you answered yes to any of these questions then this program is for you?

Many have asked for a group program and it will begin this Fall. The group setting creates a community of support and facilitates connections with like minded people seeking health and healing. The program will meet every other week for three months / six sessions. The program will be on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm in my Old Town office 300 S. Washington Street Ste 300. The session dates are: 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22.

The goals of this wellness program are to radically improve your life, to resolve concerns specific to you and your body, and to provide you with tools for a lifetime of balance. We will work on finding not only the right foods for your body, but also what other areas of your life, feeds you at the deepest levels. This unique approach provides meaningful and lasting results. We will also address stress and be shown breathing and stretching techniques we can apply in daily life.

Together in this group program we will look at the confusing and conflicting information around health ,wellness and diets and sort it out together. We come to understand that we are all unique and there is no “one sizes fits all” for all of us, but instead learn and discover together what works for you!

Included in this program:

- (2) 30 minute private sessions at the start and conclusion of the program
- healthy cookbook and recipes
- group whole food tour and cooking class
- unlimited email support
- healthy food treats
- notebook with handouts for every session

Investment in self: $100 per month. Refer a friend and save $25 per month off your tuition.

For more information please visit my website http://www.livingwholehealth.com to complete the registration form. Class size will be limited.

Consider an energizing and fun break out session at your next retreat, conference or annual meeting. A great way to bring much needed information to the workplace.

Comments from recent evaluations of “Eating for Energy” program:

“ Very informative and energetic, very knowledgeable in the topic areas covered.

L.Moorman

“Very open, wanted and received class questions”

Dynamic, energizing, informative. Great presenter, would quickly take other programs led by Cheryl

Outstanding-One of the very best I have learned from. Excellent! K. Sverdrup

Excellent and informative, easy to understand. Not a lot of jargon, which is great. Realistic. H. Smith

Easy to understand and suggestions are doable. Very informative and she uses the experience of the group in her discussion. L. Ellis

Call us today to book a class or a Wellness Series 703-360-8791 in your organization.

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in order.
John Burroughs

“Eating Well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill.”
Elsa Schiaparelli

“I’m an old man now,and I have known a great many problems in my life... most of which never happened."-Tom Sawyer

“If you are looking for fast acting relief try slowing down." - Lily Tomlin

Stress-Relievers

Studies now confirm that stress is the biggest underlying factor in the disease process. All of your best health efforts - supplements, foods and exercise are undermined if you are stressed throughout your day. Here are ways to de-stress and to calm your nervous system. Make this an important part of your daily self-care/loving.

Restorative Pose
The restorative pose is to be done 2X’s/day for 15 min. Lie on your back on the floor with your knees and feet up in on a chair or sofa. The rules of restoration are: no TV, no phone, no chatting, no reading or making of lists of things to do – physically or mentally. It is suggested to not use music – but I would soften the guideline to include a soothing sound if it helps you to more easily relax and get out of your mind chatter.

This position allows your parasympathetic nervous system to come into play – bringing calm and clarity of thinking as well as enhancing digestive function and healing. It is a way to “go to Tahiti” in the midst of your day. Of most benefit is to do it when you feel that you have the least time to do it, when you perceive that have too much to do and are stressed at knowing where to begin. It will restore your balance and give you clarity as to your path as well as the next step to take. You will handle your “to- do” list with much more effectiveness.

Breathing Exercises For Relaxation (thanks to Andrew Weil)
One of the fastest and most effective stress- relievers is the "4-7-8 Breath." Place the tip of your tongue against the bony ridge by your upper front teeth. Breathe in through your nose for 4 counts. Hold your breath for 7 counts. Exhale through your mouth (making a whooshing sound) for 8 counts. Repeat this cycle 4 times, twice a day.

Practicing Breath Work
In Buddhist and yogic traditions, people claim to have reached an enlightened state by doing nothing more than paying attention to the rising and falling of their breath. What easier way could there be to reach such a state? Especially since breathing - following the ebb and flow of your breath - is an intrinsic part of meditation. By paying attention to your breath, you will rapidly change your state of consciousness, begin to relax, and slowly detach from ordinary awareness (ie the stressor).

Reducing Stress Naturally
Stress is often a matter of how we frame a situation, rather than the situation itself, and how we react to potential stressors is greatly influenced by our internal reaction to external situations. Although the components that make up stress can be complex, simple steps can help reduce stress. Try avoiding the following common stressors and see how you feel after a week or two.

• Caffeine and other stimulant drugs. Often these make us more jumpy, anxious and fearful, and interfere with relaxation, rest and sleep.
• Sound. With a penetrating influence on the nervous system, it is no surprise that some kinds of sound increase our level of arousal and make us tense and anxious.
• News. News reports can profoundly affect your mental state, increasing anxiety and possibilities for worry.
• Agitated minds. Being around others who are agitated can easily affect your level of agitation. Whenever possible, stick to interacting with those who are centered and calm.

Pan Seared Summer Squash with Fresh Basil & Lemon Vinaigrette

Carrot Squash & Tomato Basil Salsa

Balsamic Marinated Chicken served with Grilled Peaches, Sweet Onions & Rosemary

Corn and Tomato Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

Cocoa-Banana Frozen Dessert

What are the benefits of Eating Foods in Season?

We celebrate food that is in season because that is when you get the most flavor and nutritional value and when it is the most affordable. For the greatest freshness look for foods that are locally grown and are in season.

Green Beans: Health Benefits
We celebrate Green Beans as one of the World's Healthiest Foods while they are in the peak of their season. Green beans are one of only a few varieties of beans that can be eaten fresh. They are picked when they are still immature, and the inner bean is just beginning to form. This is when they are richest in nutrition and flavor.

Nutritional Value Green beans are a concentrated source of vitamin K, providing 122% of the daily value (DV) for this mineral, which is essential for bone mineralization. They also contain 20% DV for vitamin C and 17% DV for vitamin A, which provide powerful antioxidant protection against cellular damage from free radicals. Green beans also contain carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which provide anti-inflammatory properties, function as antioxidants and have been found to be especially important in promoting eye health. And one cup contains only 44 calories!

Source: http://www.whfoods.com