Well Being Newsletter
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January 2010
Vol. 5 No. 1
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 Greetings!
It's a new year, a new decade and a new day. We have many opportunities to begin again. This issue is dedicated to supporting choices so you can create a wondrous year of health, abundance and joy. Please browse through the table of contents above and click on what appeals to you. The feature article, Intentional Joy: Cultivating Powerful Choices was intentionally written to inspire you as you step into 2010.
Thank you for the birthday cards, messages and gifts that many of you sent my way during December. This outpouring tenderly overwhelmed me and it was a big lesson in learning to receive. My gratitude is immeasurable. What a great way to begin my 60th year.
May you have a year filled with intentional joy,
Susan Tate, M.A., Editor
Director, Washington Wellness Associates
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Intentional Joy:
Cultivating Powerful Choices
 "There
is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." This famous line
from Shakespeare's Hamlet presents the idea that we can choose our thoughts.
Although one might easily argue that some things really ARE bad, the idea that
we can put our own spin on our thoughts is quite powerful. We can use that
power to create intentional joy or distressing moments.
Here's a
beautiful example. My son, Zack, is an amazing musician. (Written like a proud
mom, I admit.) Recently when he was playing at an outdoor venue, a
five-year-old girl came up to him and asked, "What makes the music sound so
beautiful?" Zack tenderly replied, "You do."
That's
it! That's the secret to creating a joyful life! What makes anything appear to
be good or bad, beautiful or ugly, distressing or joyful? YOU DO! We have the
power to choose our thoughts!
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CONSCIOUS HEALTH, CONSCIOUS WEALTH
Free seminars
January 11, 2010
Watertown Hotel
Seattle, WA
March 8, 2010
Watertown Hotel
Seattle, WA
Presented by
Susan Tate & Sarah Thommsen Karr
Are you longing for more pleasure and meaning in your work life? What will your life look like in five years if you keep doing what you are doing today?
The seminar is divided into
two one-hour segments. The first hour provides excellent
information for helping to create an intention and action plan for your
business, whatever your business is. It will include an overview of financial education,
abundance planning, business education and information about residual income.
After a short break, anyone who wants to learn more specifics about the Team
Northrup/USANA opportunity can stay to enjoy that information. You can check
out the list of topics and find registration information at ConsciousHealthConsciousWealth.com
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Breaking the Sugar-Stress Cycle
Deborah Kern, Ph.D.
 The extreme rise and fall of one's blood sugar several times throughout the day and the resultant over-stimulation of insulin leads to what is being called "The Metabolic Syndrome." It is the underlying cause of dyslipidemia (high triglycerides, low HDL), high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Unlike a genetic disorder, this phantom disorder can be fully prevented. The earlier you begin reversing it, the healthier you will be.
The 4 Stages of Insulin Resistance
1. Glycemic Stress
2. Insulin Resistance
3. Metabolic Syndrome
4. Diabetes
Stage 1: GLYCEMIC STRESS
It has been a big disservice to focus only on fat in our diets. A breakfast of cold cereal, bagels, instant oatmeal and sweetened orange juice creates the first of many blood sugar spikes throughout our day. This stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas and suppresses the release of glucagons (fat releasing hormone).
One of the main effects of the abuse of insulin is the effect on the arteries. Elevated blood sugar levels and subsequent insulin response cause inflammation of the arteries. We are starting to see this endothelial dysfunction in children as young as 10 years of age!
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Susan's January Nia Schedule
The Dance Space in Seattle
Tuesdays 6:00 pm
Thursdays 6:00 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am
$15 drop in"An emotional fitness odyssey, Nia is just plain exhilarating."
~ The New York Times
Click here for more info.
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RESET Your Metabolism
Lose the sugar/carb cravings
I work under the guidance of Christiane Northrup, M.D. and help people choose the right supplements and coach people when they want to get off the sugar/carb roller coaster.
This is an energizing time to break the sugar-stress cycle. I offer free coaching through this RESET process and provide information about low-glycemic eating that supports your success.
Ready to kick the sugar or carb cravings?
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Healthy for Life
My Team Northrup colleague Carol Guenther is hosting an information session about the Healthy for Life Program.
Summit Branch Pierce County Library
5107 112th St. E
Tacoma, WA 98446 US
Saturday, January 16 10:00 AM
Info: 253-318-7258
Come learn about this wonderful 12 week personal development course that will give you more energy and a greater sense of well-being, with the wonderful benefit of losing body fat.
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Quote of the Month
 We will
open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them
ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's
Day.
~Edith
Lovejoy Pierce
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I welcome your comments and would love to hear how this
bi-monthly newsletter supports your wellness journey. You may send your messages to Susan by replying to this newsletter.
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is meant to support and guide you as you
make choices to enhance your well-being. It is not a substitute for
medical advice or treatment. Contact a qualified healthcare
professional if you need medical assistance.
Feel free to
reproduce, copy or distribute this newsletter to people you know who
want to enhance their well-being. When doing so, please forward it in
its entirety, including our contact and copyright information. If any
other use is desired, permission in writing from Susan Tate is
required. Joyful wellness is communicable! Thank you for spreading the
word.
Copyright © 2010. Washington Wellness Associates. All rights reserved.
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