| Inspired To Health
Lynn Burns, Certified Health Counselor |
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Change your life
while relaxing in your own home!
Phone Counseling available.
(734)260-7989 |
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Daily Breath |
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"Plant the seed of meditation and reap the fruit of peace of mind."
~Remez Sasson | |
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"Our beliefs about what we are and what we can be precisely determine what we will be."
- Anthony Robbins |
Greetings!
Happy New Year! 2008 has indeed arrived. Time does keep rolling doesn't it? Contemplating the passing of time always reminds me of a saying by Abraham Lincoln. "And in the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Oh, so true. Are you getting enough out of your life or just witnessing the time flying by you? A person is capable of getting a great deal out of an hour, a day, a week, a year, a life - or very little. It's our decision how interesting, inspiring, and innovative we want to make our lives or how passive we become. We make the choices, we do the creating.
I think these are good thoughts to ponder during this time of New Year's resolutions. The diets have begun, the gyms are more crowded. Many people strive for change in the "New Year" but then the motivation fades. I'm not really a resolution person but if that is what it takes I'm all for it! For me, I'm not as attached to the "date" as much as trying to set goals, evolve and improve on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Even small steps towards positive changes can make big differences.
May this New Year bring much success in fulfilling all your goals and dreams. Dream big! Why not? Intention is powerful.
Cheers! ~ Lynn |
| Hot Topic |
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Beautiful Body Types
Almost all of us have a distorted image of our body, often due to the importance our culture places on outward appearance and the onslaught of media images of airbrushed models and celebrities. On a daily basis, many people talk to themselves in ways they would never speak to another. Imagine speaking to a child the way you speak to yourself at times about your body. It would devastate and squelch a child. It affects you similarly, causing stress and emotional pain in your body, which can make improving your health or losing weight even more difficult.
Our culture's preferred body type shifts every decade or so, but whatever it is, it is usually unattainable without spending enormous amounts of time, energy and money. Think of all the intelligence, creativity and time you spend on improving, altering and judging your appearance. Who would you be and what could you accomplish if your valuable resources weren't used this way? Constant emphasis on the external makes us discount the great presence and intelligence that is housed by the body. It makes us forget the magic of our internal rhythms and fail to acknowledge the beautiful bodies we have.
The body you have right now is incredible! It never misses a heartbeat, it maintains homeostasis and it miraculously digests whatever you put in it. It is your instrument for expressing your creativity, intelligence and love. By focusing on the 1% you don't like or wish was different, you may be ignoring the remaining 99% about your body that is beautiful, unique and delightful.
What would your life be like if you were simply at peace with the body you have? You may wish to make your body healthier and stronger, but could you do that out of love and respect for your body instead of the opposite? Could you begin to treat yourself with kindness, to limit the negative self-talk and to reconnect with your inner wisdom? Take a minute to imagine what that would feel like. It would mean celebrating your body rather than punishing it. It would mean nourishing your body rather than depriving it. It would mean a chance to watch your body flourish just like a child flourishes when treated with care and respect.
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| Food Focus |
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In traditional Chinese healing, sea vegetables correspond to the winter season and to the kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder and reproductive organs. The strengthening, balancing and cleansing properties of sea vegetables are known to help these organs as well as the hair, skin and nails. Sea vegetables (or seaweeds) provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, iron and iodine, and can help balance hormone and thyroid levels in the body. Eating too many processed foods or foods grown in mineral depleted soil can result in a lack of minerals in the body, leading to cravings for salty or sugary foods. Adding sea vegetables to your diet can help balance your energy levels and alleviate cravings.
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Mindful Relationships |
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"The degree to which I can create relationships which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons is a measure of the growth I have achieved in myself."
- Carl Rogers |
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RECIPE BOX |
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Recipe of the Month:
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 4-5 servings
Ingredients:
4-5 cups spring water
1-2 inch strip of wakame, rinsed and soaked 5 minutes
in 1 cup of water until softened
1-2 cups thinly sliced vegetables of your choice (see notes)
2-3 teaspoons barley miso
2 scallions, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Chop soaked wakame.
2. Discard soaking water or use on houseplants for a boost of minerals.
3. Place water and wakame in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
4. Add root and ground vegetables first and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add leafy vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove about 1/2 cup of liquid from pot and dissolve miso into it. Return it to the pot.
7. Reduce heat to very low; do not boil or simmer miso broth.
8. Allow soup to cook 2-3 minutes.
9. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Note:
Any combination of vegetables can be used in miso soup. Here are some classic combinations:
- onion-daikon: cleansing
- onion-carrot-shiitake mushroom-kale: mildly sweet
- leek-corn-broccoli: great in summertime
- onion-winter squash-cabbage: great in wintertime
Variations:
- Add cooked grains at the start of making the soup. They will become nice and soft.
- Add a tablespoon of uncooked quinoa or millet at the beginning and let it cook with vegetables for 20 minutes.
- Add cubed tofu toward the end.
- Add bean sprouts toward the end.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice for an interesting twist.
- If using dry shiitake mushrooms, let them soak for 20 minutes, slice and add at the beginning.
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Need help sticking to your New Year's resolutions?
I will help you SUCCEED with results that last! |
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Mantras and Affirmations |
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"EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY, I AM GETTING BETTER AND BETTER."
- Emily Coue' |
| Upcoming Events with Lynn |
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Sign up for my life changing Group Programs!
Coming soon: Watch for my LB Inspired Blog!
Corporate Lecture Series Available
Contact Lynn for more information on speaking to your company or other organization on the connection between food, mood, stress, productivity and satisfaction.
Lectures / workshops include:
- Eating for Energy
- Healthy Eating on the Road and on the Run
- Sugar Blues
- Eating and Organizing for Better Focus
If you enjoy hanging out with your friends and want to cook delicious healthy food, relax and get inspired to take better care of yourself, a Wellness Party is just what you need!
Lynn gives regular group tours @ Whole Foods. This consists of a 45 minute guided walk through the store with tips on what to incorporate more for healthy eating and what to avoid.
$30 per person
( to pay in advance)
Contact us @ (734)260-7989
Mention this newsletter and receive a free
One Hour Health Consultation / regular value $50
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About Lynn
Lynn is the Founder and Director of Inspired To Health, a private health counseling practice. Lynn is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor thru The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan and Columbia University. She is also a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She works with busy people who struggle to find balance in their lives to help them make more space and time for healthy living. Lynn helps her clients increase their energy levels, deconstruct cravings, find their ideal weight, reduce stress, better manage their time, and increase their overall knowledge towards wellness and healthy living.
Lynn counsels her clients on holistic attributes that include both nutrition, as well as physical activity, relationship, career, and spirituality. These being Primary Foods that also greatly nourish us. Her individualized and group programs range anywhere from 1 to 12 months. She helps her clients achieve their health goals so they may experience an increase in satisfaction and passion for their lives!
In addition to Lynn's individualized programs, she also offers group sessions, cooking classes, menu planning, workshops, teleclasses and more.
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