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     We all know we need to exercise several times a week but we may not realize why we need to.  I feel like so many people believe they have to go to the gym or to some sort of class in order to get in some exercise.  The truth is it’s as easy as taking a walk.  That rite, just walking.  It’s one of the best forms of movement for our bodies we can do and it doesn’t require any equipment or personal trainer.  We don’t have to go very far before our heart rate is elevated!  The goal with walking is to keep a steady pace and use our arms as well as our legs. If you haven’t done any exercise in a while you may want to try walking around the inside of your house a few times and if you have stairs try going up and back down a few times too.  When you are ready to move on take it outside around your neighborhood and it won’t be long before you are walking several neighborhoods.

Here are a few good reasons to start moving right now!

Tip #2:  Move Your Body Everyday

• Helps to regulate blood sugar
• Helps to lower blood pressure
• Improves circulation and cardiorespiratory functioning
• Helps to move your lymphatic system (our bodies are 50-65% water which makes this so important for eliminating toxins from the body
• Helps to improve immune function
• Helps to reduce stress
• Helps to improve mental function
• Stimulates the brain to produce Dopamine and Serotonin – the FEEL GOOD HORMONES
• Helps to improve sleep quality

These are some very impressive reasons to move everyday.  Try not to be hard on yourself if you miss a day here and there but remember to be thankful for every time you do.  Your body will thank you too!

Tip #3 coming soon!

I believe that everyday is a gift from God.  With this absolute truth in my life I try my best to be thankful everyday not only for my life (after a near death experience not too long ago this became very real) but for the lives of my family and friends as well.  Sometimes we can get so caught up in our busy lives running and tackling that “to do” list day in and day out that we forget to take the time to sit and meditate and verbally give thanks for all that we have and are able to do.  Here are some very good reasons to try to take as little as just 3 minutes a day to meditate and deep breathing while giving thanks.

Tip #3  Meditate and Practice Gratitude Everyday, Acknowledge The Presence of God Everyday!

• This has been shown to increase lifespan by 95%
• Can Increase immunity – done regularly can boost natural killer cells increasing resistance to tumors and viruses
• Helps balance us emotionally
• Can lower blood pressure by bringing down cortisol levels
• Helps us to SWITCH OFF stress
• Can help to decrease inflammation at the cellular level
• Decreases pain
• Can help to increase grey matter in the brain responsible for muscle control and sensory perception such as Vision, Memory, Emotions, Speech, Decision making and Self Control

Try this simple breathing technique: 

The Three Threes – 3 Deep Breaths, 3 Minutes , 3 Times a Day

What the heck is the “A” List you ask? Well it’s the list of things you can do and or include into your daily life to help with Anti-Aging!

First on the list is : Get  a good nights sleep!  Sleep is so important for our bodies to recover and clean house.  When you get a good nights sleep your brain and body can function at an optimal level but when you don’t you may notice how you struggle to carry out even the smallest task the next day and become moody as the day goes on.

Second: Decide what’s important to you in life and build on that. Things may not always go your way but everyday is a blessing and we need to cherish each one.

Third: Add Anti-Aging foods to your daily diet.  Instead of focusing on the things you think are unhealthy and trying to avoid them just be positive and add in some more of the good stuff.  These things include lots of berries, avocados, garlic, wild salmon and cacao and of course lots of vegetables especially green vegetables.

Fourth: Try adding in Meditation and Prayer each day even for a short time. Give thanks for all you have and be happy for others regardless of their position in life.  Try reaching out in some way to inspire others to better themselves or volunteer a little of your time to help another person.

Fifth:  Of course it’s to Exercise!  Our bodies are made to move so try to get moving at least a little everyday.  Try a new class if you are used to one particular type every now and then.  If the weather is nice and you are able take a walk outside and enjoy it, go for it.  Everybody usually has a favorite time of day so whatever is yours enjoy that time each day hopefully with loved ones.

So the choice is yours.  We all have hard times when we are struggling with life and times when things seem to be going great.  If we make a few small changes each day to be the best person we can be we will live happier, healthier lives and love longer.  Now that’s worth striving for.

Matcha Green Tea is an “Antioxident Superpower” with more catechins than regular brewed green tea.  Matcha Green Tea consists of the entire leaf so you receive 100% of the nutritional benefit of the tea.  This form of green tea delivers a mega-dose of cancer fighting EGCg (catechins) in every serving.  This powerful antioxidant is only found in green tea, and Matcha Green Tea delivers 4 times the catechins as regular green tea.

EGCg is believed to help kill cancerous cells and stop their progression, increases Breast Cancer survival rates and significantly inhibits tumors.  This Match Green Tea is also known for helping to lower blood sugar and protect the heart, liver and kidneys. It has no sugar so it will not spike blood sugar or insulin.  Drinking several cups a day is believed to lower the incidence of depression and can cut breast cancer risk in half!

Another great benefit of Matcha Green Tea is its ability to boost the metabolism and burn fat without raising blood pressure or heart rate.  It is found to increase thermogenesis in the body (the body’s own rate of burning calories), and is rich in the amino acid L-Theanine which promotes relaxation and well-being.  An additional benefit is L-Theanine may help with memory, learning and ability while inhibiting any possible side effects from caffeine which is a natural component in green tea. Therefore by drinking Matcha Green Tea it promotes concentration and clarity of mind without any nervouse energy often found when drinking coffee.

One last thing about Matcha Green Tea: with its beautiful green color it helps to safely detoxify the body of harmful elements, chemicals and heavy metals as well.  The higher chlorophyll content in Matcha is due to the fact that it is grown only in the shade which makes it a fantastic daily detox drink.  Add lemon and or a sweetener of choice and enjoy daily.

Hailed as “Superfruits”, these bright orange-red color berries are considered to be both fruit andherb.  Cultivated in Asia for over 2000 years they have been nicknamed “Red Diamonds” due totheir unusually high nutritional value and have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a number of health conditions.  They are also known as Wolf Berries and can be found in health food stores everywhere.

Goji Berries come in many options; dried berries, powders and in tablet form for those who dislike their taste, and are easily added to smoothies, salads, soups, and teas.

Their health benefits include an extremely high amount of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and Vitamins A, C, and E.  They contain as much as 500 times more Vitamin C per weight than an orange and more beta-carotene than carrots.  Therefore by adding Goji Berries to our diet we  can increase our antioxident intake which helps guard us from degenerative diseases.

Goji Berries contain properties that help prevent the risk of vision loss and have been found to regulate the release of sexual hormones and boost the immune system.  In fact just 1 quarter cup contains 11 essential vitamins and 22 trace minerals, including 24% of our RDI of potassium, 18% of our RDI of zinc, and 100% of our RDI of iron, copper, and riboflavin!  They also contain 8 polysaccharides (a primary source of fiber) and they are low in calories.

Add a few to your tea, smoothies, salads and into your baking for a healthy boost! Or just eat them rite out of the bag.  I love the Cacao Dusted Dark Chocolate Goji Berries!