1. Break Your Fast (Breakfast) the right way.
* One American out of four starts the day without eating breakfast
* Studies have shown that adults and children who skip breakfast tend to have higher cholesterol levels and, consequently, are at a greater risk of developing heart disease
* A 12 yr-old who skips breakfast has the reaction time and mental agility of a 70 year old in the classroom. (Wonder how that ages adults in the office, in the car, in relationships ...)
First Things First.
Upon rising make yourself a glass of hot water with (click here for more more including the Fatigue Be Gone Fatigue Busting Breakfast!)
Psst. Now is a great time to treat yourself to a holiday season and New Year filled with energy. Click here for more information and to order the Fatigue Be Gone! Jumpstart e-Guide
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Letter from a tired woman ...
Hey Viveca,
My time seems to never slow down!
I think last time I emailed you I said I was trying more starchy carbs in the morning, but I think those are hurting me more, by making me crave more carbs....so I'm still trying to find a happy medium when it comes to carbs and providing energy.
The past week I have been back to feeling pretty tired during the early mornings and early evening hours ...
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Dear Feeling Pretty Tired,
PLEASE keep a food and beverage journal for at least the next 3 days. Then send it to me so I can have a peak ...
* I am wondering if you are eating more sweets, sweetie? From Halloween onward we tend to slip in a little and a lot of sweets. These raise us up and drop us flat and craving more and feeling tired.
* I am wondering if you are drinking enough water - at least 8 glasses a day starting with 1ST thing in the morning.
* I am wondering what your blood type is? If you are type "O", the most common blood type, then I recommend that you get off of all wheat and dairy and add more meal into your diet.
Why?
Tired in the morning points to allergies - the most common allergy triggers are wheat and dairy. You can easily substitute Ezekiel bread and ezekiel or buckwheat cereal (for the wheat) and Almond milk, goat cheese and yogurt (for the cow dairy). Try this for a week and see how you feel.
Tired in the early evening points to Toxin Overload. Drinking more water, with a squeeze of lemon, can help clear out your system enough to notice is your are feeling better and need to do more ... (and you probably will, but after the holidays.)
Final note (until I hear from you!) Add more protein into your diet. Protien cuts the carb cravings. (Beef, seafood, tofu, beans, eggs, yogurt, turkey & apple sausages (yum!)
Energetically yours! Viveca
P.S. If you are reading this and you do not yet own the Fatigue Be Gone Jumpstart e-Guide don't wait another moment. NOW is the right time to check in with yourself and make a couple tweaks to energize in time to enjoy this special time with friends and family. Click here for more info. You can also gift it to a girlfriend, mother or sister!)
My time seems to never slow down!
I think last time I emailed you I said I was trying more starchy carbs in the morning, but I think those are hurting me more, by making me crave more carbs....so I'm still trying to find a happy medium when it comes to carbs and providing energy.
The past week I have been back to feeling pretty tired during the early mornings and early evening hours ...
-----------
Dear Feeling Pretty Tired,
PLEASE keep a food and beverage journal for at least the next 3 days. Then send it to me so I can have a peak ...
* I am wondering if you are eating more sweets, sweetie? From Halloween onward we tend to slip in a little and a lot of sweets. These raise us up and drop us flat and craving more and feeling tired.
* I am wondering if you are drinking enough water - at least 8 glasses a day starting with 1ST thing in the morning.
* I am wondering what your blood type is? If you are type "O", the most common blood type, then I recommend that you get off of all wheat and dairy and add more meal into your diet.
Why?
Tired in the morning points to allergies - the most common allergy triggers are wheat and dairy. You can easily substitute Ezekiel bread and ezekiel or buckwheat cereal (for the wheat) and Almond milk, goat cheese and yogurt (for the cow dairy). Try this for a week and see how you feel.
Tired in the early evening points to Toxin Overload. Drinking more water, with a squeeze of lemon, can help clear out your system enough to notice is your are feeling better and need to do more ... (and you probably will, but after the holidays.)
Final note (until I hear from you!) Add more protein into your diet. Protien cuts the carb cravings. (Beef, seafood, tofu, beans, eggs, yogurt, turkey & apple sausages (yum!)
Energetically yours! Viveca
P.S. If you are reading this and you do not yet own the Fatigue Be Gone Jumpstart e-Guide don't wait another moment. NOW is the right time to check in with yourself and make a couple tweaks to energize in time to enjoy this special time with friends and family. Click here for more info. You can also gift it to a girlfriend, mother or sister!)
Monday, December 10, 2007
How to talk to your doctor
I found this step-by-step "How to Talk to Your Doctors," by About's Guide to Panic Disorder, quite complete. Right now this is exactly what my husband and I are doing! We've been working with a homeopath to help him heal from chronic migraines and acid reflux. This teamwork approach vs. fix me is working GREAT.
Here's How You Do It:
Preparation is essential. Before your appointment, write a list of all questions and concerns you have. Between appointments, keep a sheet of paper to write down questions as they come to you.It doesn't have to be a question. If you can't put a concern into question form, don't be afraid to discuss it. Just start with, "I don't understand why..." or something along those lines.
Keep a record. Keep an ongoing journal, list or simple page of notes on how you're doing -- the good and the bad. This may include side effects, new symptoms, progress, setbacks, or thoughts you have from day to day.
Keep everyone informed. Make sure all of your health providers are aware of your total treatment: including medications, the other health providers, and self-help methods.
Bring someone with you. If it helps you feel less anxious to have a friend or loved one with you, then do it. You may decide how much access you want the person to have (such as coming for the whole appointment or waiting in the waiting room).
For the rest of this checklist by Cathleen Henning Fenton, click here
Here's How You Do It:
Preparation is essential. Before your appointment, write a list of all questions and concerns you have. Between appointments, keep a sheet of paper to write down questions as they come to you.It doesn't have to be a question. If you can't put a concern into question form, don't be afraid to discuss it. Just start with, "I don't understand why..." or something along those lines.
Keep a record. Keep an ongoing journal, list or simple page of notes on how you're doing -- the good and the bad. This may include side effects, new symptoms, progress, setbacks, or thoughts you have from day to day.
Keep everyone informed. Make sure all of your health providers are aware of your total treatment: including medications, the other health providers, and self-help methods.
Bring someone with you. If it helps you feel less anxious to have a friend or loved one with you, then do it. You may decide how much access you want the person to have (such as coming for the whole appointment or waiting in the waiting room).
For the rest of this checklist by Cathleen Henning Fenton, click here
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