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Cara Berube
PRECISION PILATES
506.440.8680

 

Sometimes we forget that our mind and body are so interconnected that we can literally think ourselves sick ( or healthy!)   One of the focuses at our office is "Think Well", and this can sometimes raise eyebrows. Most people understand how a physical trauma or a physical stress (sitting too long, lack of exercise, trauma) and how a chemical stress (like smoking) will spiral your health downwards. Well, guess what? Your thoughts can cause a downward spiral of illness as well!

Let's try an experiment. Please think about something stressful. Maybe you have experienced something recently - think back to that moment. How did it make you feel? What physical changes did you experience? I for one can tell you I feel my heart start to race, my face start to flush, my blood pressure start to rise and I get jittery! I feel like I am ready to pounce!  

 

Now, let's do a more enjoyable exercise. Think of a time where you felt at your best, not a fear in the world! Life was so great and you just wanted time to stop! What physical changes did you experience? The first thing I notice is that I can take a deep breath, my mind is focused and clear, my heart slows down....my whole world slows down! ahhh!

In both situations, your physiology responds to the environment. The trouble is, most of us are emotionally stressed for longer periods of time (chronically) and our bodies attempt to adapt to this long term stress. We are no longer aware of the physiological changes that occur because "stressed" becomes the new normal. We learn to ignore the rapid heart rate, the high blood pressure, the buildup of stress hormones, anxiety, sleep deprivation, etc, etc. Chronic emotional stress is a killer - it leads to things like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancers, poor relationships, depression, poor self-esteem - only to name a few.  

 

The standard treatment of these conditions include drugs which work on trying to change your physiology, but, as you can see, most cases are not the fault of genes or body malfunction; they are largely due to the chronically stressful environment that we put ourselves in! It is very important to help people understand and discover where the stress is coming from, so they are empowered to correct the CAUSE of the problem, instead of masking the problem with a drug that allows them to keep mal-functioning in the stressful environment (not to mention the long list of potential side effects of each medication). This is not to say that drugs are never necessary, in some cases they might be, but if the cause is a stressful environment then medication will never address the cause.

 

At our office, we define 3 categories of stress: Physical, Chemical, and Emotional. Any or all of these 3 stressors can affect your physiology and put stress on the nervous system causing spinal misalignment (subluxation) and interference of the body's ability to send and receive messages to and from the brain.   Chiropractors work with the person to help minimize lifestyle stressors, and take the stress away from the nervous system (correct the subluxations) through spinal re-alignment so the body will regulate and heal more optimally. Patients under regular chiropractic care can experience a wide array of health benefits including lower blood pressure, better sleep patterns, higher levels of energy, greater ability to focus, less pain - just to name a few.

Our challenge for you this week is to listen to your body and work on becoming more mindful. A great place to start is a mindful walk. Quiet your mind, be aware of the present moment and steer your thoughts away from the past or future. Enjoy the NOW! Focus on your breath, your steps, your surroundings, the sun on your face - heighten your 5 senses. Being in tune with your body will allow you to pick up on your body's physiological responses due to your environmental surroundings. It will allow you to take a deep breath in stressful situations and slow things down. It will also allow you to think before reacting to situations - which usually leads to a more appropriate outcome.  

 

Controlling your thoughts and your mind will benefit your whole body! The more positive an outlook a person has in all aspects of life, and the more control they have over their emotions - the healthier the mind-body connection!

The Amazing Avacado!

1.  The monosaturated fats in avocados not only help in reducing LDL cholesterol but are also good for the heart.  Avocado also lowers the triglycerides in the blood and thus is useful for diabetic patients.

2.   Avocado contains 30% more potassium than banana. The high potassium content helps in regulating blood pressure and prevents circulatory diseases.

3.  Avocados are good for pregnant women since the high folate content in them helps in the development of brain and other tissues of the baby.  The B6 vitamin in these fruits may help in reducing nausea that is associated with pregnancy.

4.  Avocado contains carotenoid lutein.  Lutein keeps the eyes safe from oxidative stress, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

5.  Avocados have numerous phytonutrients which not only prevent prostate cancer but also repair the damaged cells.

6.  Many studies have shown that avocado can inhibit the growth of cancerous cells without damaging the healthy cells. The oleic acid in this fruit is effective in preventing breast cancer.

7.  It is a powerhouse of vitamin E which protects our skin from free radicals.

8.  Avocado is very effective in stopping bad breath.  It also reduces the risk of oral cancer.

9.  Being rich in antioxidants, avocado is helpful in preventing aging symptoms.  The glutathione in avocado boosts immune systems, slows the aging process, and encourages a healthy nervous system.

10.  The nutrients and enzymes in avocado soothes the condition of inflamed mucous lining in the stomach and small intestines.  It also improves the body's ability to absorb carotenoids and nutrients.

Precision Pilates offers Classical Pilates in a beautiful setting that is clean, relaxing and spacious.   Thank you for being with us on our journey to become Fredericton's Premiere Pilates Studio.

For more information on our class schedules or offerings, please go to the Website or give us a call!

PRECISION PILATES
732 Charlotte Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1M5
5064408680

Coming up in May, we are having a 'Client Appreciation Day'.

We will be offering free classes, demonstrations on all apparatus, have some local health experts as guests, and also GREAT discounts on class packages! 

We only have one sale per year, and THIS IS IT!  More information coming in next months newsletter!

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados mashed
1 plum tomato finely chopped
Juice from 1 lime
2 (or more!) cloves of fresh garlic

When you serve it in a bowl, be sure to save a pit and display it on top.  A friend recently showed me that this keeps your guacamole from going brown!

You can use this as a spread on sandwiches, as a dip for veggies or rice crackers or to garnish your dinner!   Enjoy!!

 

I hope you all had a chance to read the article in the Daily Gleaner this past weekend about me, and the studio.  

I am really proud of all the things that I've done thus far, and look forward to pursuing the rest of my goals with all of you around me!

 HERE is a link to the article!

Studio Policy Reminder

A reminder for everyone that it is studio policy to take a class off your package if you have not notified us that you will not be attending.

Due to many classes being full, if you do not cancel your space, others can not attend class.

You can cancel via the online software, send us an email, give us a call or text our phone number.   We do understand that sometimes there are circumstances beyond your control.  If this is the case, let us know.

Thank you!