Throughout my posts, I mentioned how I drink wheatgrass, eat healthy raw foods, or plant based foods, exercise and get colonics. This page will help guide you in that direction as well....
I am going to post a few businesses I have used to help me live my healthy lifestyle. If any of you would like to add a place of business that you have found to help you, please add in the comment space below.
I am a fitness instructor and a true believer in cardiovascular exercise as well as strengthening exercise. As we age, these are two very important components to longevity and health. Cardiovascular exercise can be, walking, running, cycling or anything that will get the heart pumping. I recommend at least 30-60minutes 3-5 times a week.
Strength exercises can be your own body weight, free weights or even yoga. You may be surprised how many muscles you will use when you practice certain methods of yoga. I recommend strength exercises 2-3 times per week.
I also realize some may not be able to do these two types of exercises due to injury or other disabilities. For this, I would recommend water aerobics or infrared saunas. These are low intensity, yet help keep the body's muscles and joints active and blood circulating throughout which helps reduce pain and stiffness.
Here are some of my recommendations for you:
Infrared sauna- Google Infrared and research which one and size fits your needs. I own one of these, so if interested, I can answer any questions one may have.
I would recommend that everyone try to attend a health and wellness retreat every 1-2 years. Start with one week and if able, shoot for two or three. Here are 3-retreats I have attended in the past.
All 3-retreats are raw/vegan. They all involve fasting, drinking wheatgrass and colon cleansing. You will learn how to take care of your body inside and out. They all have the same guidelines of the Ann Wigmore principles of health and wellness.
Optimum health retreat: San Diego, California- This one is the least expensive. If you are unable to pay full tuition, they will help with payment. You will need to prove financial status in order for discount
Body, Mind, Health Restoration retreat: Ithaca, NY- This one is convenient for those not wanting to fly. This one only runs from June-Sept. This one reminds me of camping, so if you like to camp, you will like this one.
Hippocrates Health Institute: West Palm Beach, Florida- This one is my favorite. I enjoy the Florida heat and sun after the rough Ny winters.
Google all three retreat centers and see which one appeals to you.
Yoga and fitness centers:
CNY yoga- 461-9642 Liverpool, Ny
Bikram yoga- 708-3242 Oswego, Ny
Water Aerobics- Riverside fitness, Baldwinsville, Ny. Check out Golds Gym in L'pool and Dewitt, Ny
Kelly Lyn North- 452-3261 N. Syracuse. This is women only center. Great fitness classes as well as personal training. I work at this center, so if interested, please send me message.
Colonics:
Colonics Plus by Maggie- 374-2649 Camillus
Vitonics by Lisa Jacques- 446-3918 Dewitt
Be in Sync by Dorothy- 427-3255 North Syracuse
Health and wellness stores:
Natur Tyme- 488-6300- Dewitt, Ny. Great place to help you get started. Free consults with dieticians.
Green Planet Grocery- 488-7777 - Camillus, Ny. Great if leading raw/vegan lifestyle
Mother Earth- 458-2717 - N. Syracuse, Ny.
If you are interested in tasting wheatgrass or enjoying fresh juice or smoothies:
Om Boys juice and smoothie cafe- 451-1200 Liverpool, Ny
Strong Boys cafe Vegan restaurant- 478-0000 Syracuse, Ny
If you are a meat/cheese eater. I would recommend organic meats as well as organic dairy products. The beef should be grass fed. I also recommend Bison. This is grass fed as well. Make sure NO antibiotics or growth hormones have been added to meat or dairy. READ labels. I know this is costly, but in the long run, you will be healthier.
If you can't understand ingredients or pronounce words...do not eat it!! Processed foods can lead to disease due to all of the chemicals added. Stay away from sugar free, fat free food items. This is all processed as well. The cleaner your diet is, the less stress on your body.
Try and eat organic fruits and veggies. The farmers today spray more chemicals than ever due to mass production. If you peel it to eat it, not as big of a deal ( bananas, mangos, oranges etc). If you can't peel it, stay away from it. Check out what the dirty dozen foods are...
1. Apples
2. celery
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines
7. Grapes
8. Sweet bell peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale
If you are unable to afford organic, just try and make smarter choices in regards to your food. Try and find some balance with your life. The more balance you have, the healthier you will be.
Do research on your own in regards to the chemicals that are put in food. The more knowledge you have with what goes into your body/food, the healthier you will want to become....
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food"
Hippocrates
