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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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MARCH MADNESS IS HERE!!!
GET INSPIRED
and incorporate time for your own physical workout!
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There is more to life than increasing its speed.
-Gandhi
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Spring is almost here! A time of renewal, cleansing, and rebirth. I have always been and continue to be in complete and sheer awe of nature. Springtime really puts that into focus. The transformations of life forces and species. Simply amazing! As the days get longer and lighter we also experience a type of reawakening within ourselves. Take advantage of the fresh and uplifting feelings this brings.
Spring is a great time for cleaning out and simplifying those closets and rooms. It is also a great time for cleansing and transforming the home that is our body!
Life is a busy place. Be sure to slow down and smell those flowers that are beginning to bloom!
Warmly ~ Lynn
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Get Slow
Who doesn't feel as if there aren't enough hours in the day? We rush through the day, running here and there, and end up exhausted. Somehow these days full of duties, obligations and busyness have begun to build up and become our lives. We spend our time doing things we don't really want to do, yet feel we should. We've come to believe that being productive and crossing things off our to-do list is the ultimate goal.
The truth is, life on Earth is a brief gift, and our time is too precious to be used like this. If we want our lives to be balanced and healthy, we need to lessen our load and increase our down time. This means planning less in a day, prioritizing those things that make our hearts sing and de-prioritizing those things that are not imperative.
If we must accomplish many things each day, we can still change the quality with which we do things. How can we transmute that sprint for the train into something enjoyable instead of the usual gripping and tightening experience? Where can we find ease in the midst of stress? How can we cultivate the art of going slowly?
Take a few moments before you climb out of bed in the morning to remember your dreams and to think about what you want from the day. Leave your watch on the bedside table. Take the scenic route. Sit for a moment with your eyes closed when you start your computer. Check email only twice a day. Don't pack your schedule so tightly that there's no time for a short walk. Light candles before you start to cook dinner. Add one moment here and there for slowness; it can be done simply and will have a profound effect on your well-being.
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Daily Breath |
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" One cannot see their reflection in running water, the water must be still." - Zen Master
DARE TO BARE ~ YOUR SOUL!
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Oils and Fats
Not all oils and fats are created equal. Heavily processed, hydrogenated, "trans" fats and oils that are used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. However, fats and oils from whole foods and other high-quality sources can steady our metabolism, keep hormone levels even, nourish our skin, hair and nails and provide lubrication to keep the body functioning fluidly. Our bodies also need fat for insulation and to protect and hold our organs in place.
A healthy percentage of high-quality fat in a meal satisfies and leaves feelings of energy, fulfillment and warmth. When there are excess fats and oils in the diet, especially heavily processed fats, symptoms can include weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, liver strain and an overall feeling of mental, physical and emotional heaviness. Signs of insufficient high-quality fats are brittle hair and nails, dry skin, hunger after meals and feeling cold.
There are many sources of healthy fats and oils. For sautéing and baking, try butter, ghee (clarified butter) or coconut oil because they do not break down when used at high temperatures. When sautéing and stovetop cooking at moderate temperatures, try organic extra virgin olive oil. Oils like flaxseed, sesame, toasted sesame, walnut and pumpkin seed are best used unheated in sauces or dressings on top of salads, veggies or grains. Other healthy fats are found in whole nuts and seeds and in their butters like almond butter or tahini. Whole foods such as avocados, olives and coconuts are great sources of healthy fat, along with wild salmon and omega-3 and omega-6 organic eggs. Experiment with these healthy fat sources and see which agree with you and leave you satisfied.
When selecting oils, buy the highest-quality organic products you can afford, since cooking oils are the backbone of so many dishes. Good words to look for on the label are organic, first-pressed, cold-pressed, extra-virgin and unrefined. Words to avoid are expeller-pressed, refined and solvent extracted. |
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Mindful Relationships |
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"A faithful friend is the medicine of life."
~ Apocrypha |
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RECIPE BOX |
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Recipes of the Month:
Savory Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
pinch of cayenne (to your taste)
Directions:
1. In a bowl briskly whisk together the tahini and water until combined. It will look separated at first: just keep whisking!
2. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined.
3. Adjust flavors to your taste. Add additional water if you want it thinner.
4. Serve over grains and greens.
Note: Tahini sauce keeps refrigerated for up to one week.
Avocado Dip
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
1 large peeled and pitted avocado
2/3 cup plain yogurt, goat yogurt or soy yogurt
1 diced tomato
dash or two of cayenne pepper
sea salt and black pepper
Directions:
1. Mash avocado with a fork until very smooth.
2. Add yogurt, tomato, cayenne. Blend until smooth. This may be done in a food processor, in a blender or with a fork.
3. Add sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste.
4. Serve chilled with mixed raw vegetables.
Note: Best made a maximum of 1 hour before serving. |
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Mantras and Affirmations |
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"EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY, I AM GETTING BETTER AND BETTER."
- Emily Coue' |
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Upcoming Events with Lynn!
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INSPIRED TO HEALTH is moving to New York City in March!
Lynn will be basing her business primarily in Manhattan come Spring but will continue to counsel in Michigan and other parts of the country. This will allow her to help more people on a broader scale get healthier and improve their quality of life!
Sign up for Group Programs
Coming soon: 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
- Stress Relief!
- 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.
$40 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 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, corporate workshops, teleclasses and more.
Forward to a Friend
It's such a pleasure to help those closest to us become happier and healthier. Please forward this newsletter to friends, family members or colleagues who may be interested, supported or INSPIRED by it! |
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