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About Your Health - September 2011
THE SLEEP/OBESITY CONNECTION
September is the time when parents are focused upon their children’s
back-to-school routines. And, after the long, carefree days of summer, this includes getting a proper night’s
sleep. We usually awake tired and irritable after a poor night of sleep, making it difficult to focus at school and
at work. But, did you know that poor sleep can also make you fat?
There is a growing body of research which points to a sleep/obesity connection. Researchers at England’s
Warwick School of Medicine who studied 28,000 adults and 15,000 children found that getting less sleep almost doubled the
risk of obesity, even in children as young as five.1
And, in one study conducted by Columbia University Professors Steven Heymsfield and James Gangswisch,
Ph.D., people who slept five hours per night were 73% more likely to become obese than those getting seven to nine nightly
hours of sleep.2
What
Stanford University of Medicine researchers have found is that getting too little sleep disturbs appetite regulation. When
you're sleep-deprived, your body secretes more ghrelin, a hormone that increases appetite, and less leptin, a substance
that signals you to stop eating when you're full. Sleep loss can also prevent your body from replacing the feel-good hormones
dopamine and serotonin. As a result, you begin to crave sugary, calorie-laden foods.3
So, after you tuck your children in bed tonight, turn off the T.V.
and start your healthy sleep routine. It just might help you to keep off a few excess pounds!
Marianne Farrell and Janie Szot
Works Cited
1, 2,
3) Anderson, D. W. (2008). Dr. A's Habits of Health:The Path to Permanent Weight Control and Optimal Health, Annapolis:
Habits of Health Press.
Tewksbury residents Marianne Farrell
and Janie Szot are Take Shape For Life Health Coaches. They can be reached at 908-328-4523.
About Your Health - August, 2011
THE HEART IS IN COMMAND
Did you know that the heart sends powerful commands to the brain and the rest of the body?
Here are four ways in which it does this, producing waves of energy that make us
who we are:
Through an intricate and complex nervous system that
exists within the heart itself and sends more information to the brain than it receives.
The blood pressure wave created by the squeezing heart modulates changes throughout the body, including
electrical activity in the brain.
The heart produces hormones
such as atrial peptide, which modulates release of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal
glands, hard-wired biological pathways.
The heart is an
electrical organ and it produces the strongest source of bio-electricity in the body. It’s the same electrical
signal recorded in an EKG. That signal is so strong that it permeates every cell in the body, in a sense binding the
cells and the body together.
Electrical energy produced
by the heart creates an electromagnetic field that surrounds us and is said to extend between 2-8 feet from the body.
In addition, electromagnetic frequencies contained in this field change depending on what we’re experiencing emotionally.
A strong negative emotion such as frustration produces an incoherent spectrum in that field. Conversely, if we’re
experiencing emotions long metaphorically associated with heart – such as appreciation – the electromagnetic signatures
in that field change. In a sense we are literally broadcasting our emotions out into space through this field produced
by the heart.
Emotions, or feelings, have a powerful positive
or negative effect on the human body.
Dr. Barrett Ripley, DC
Barrett W. Ripley
is a holistic chiropractor, health coach and biofield facilitator who practices at 57 Old Turnpike Road in Oldwick, above
the Oldwick General Store. He can be reached at 439-0009.
About Your Health - July
TODAY! NOT TOMORROW
How
many times have we said, “I will start tomorrow.” And then when tomorrow comes, we just say it again…
and again… and again…
Today is lost when
we live in the tomorrow cycle. If we look at each day as if there is no tomorrow, we can then psychologically begin
to think in the now, and more importantly, live in the now. This especially rings true when we have a goal in mind,
but are putting off what it takes to start to accomplish that goal. As long as we put it off, that goal will remain
only a dream. So how do we stop putting off for tomorrow what we can do today?
To begin, start with very small steps.
Those
papers that need to be filled or reports that need to be completed? Just sit down now! Commit to five minutes
and take the first one off the top of the pile and do it. Take the second one off the pile and do it. Take the
third and the fourth and so on. By taking the time to start, you have reduced the pile, or perhaps even gotten entirely
through it. The momentum of seeing results – even small results – can help propel you through to completion.
And completion – the realization of a goal – feels great!
Those better eating habits? Eat whatever you want but cut it in half! Save the other half of the
portion, rest an hour or two, and then see if you still really want or need it. It’s that simple.
Other small initial steps are to add more water to your day and trying a new vegetable or fruit every other day. Guess
what? You’ve improved your diet -- and probably feel better and have lost a pound or two!
DIETING does not work. DIETARY CHANGES DO! Most any fad diet
will work temporarily, but few will last! Doable dietary changes in your lifestyle will work and are more likely to become
permanent and successful.
And, there’s no
better time to start than TODAY!
Janet Rollero, Personal Trainer
Janet Rollero, a certified personal trainer and health professional for more than 17 years, is owner of Healthy U Fitness
Center, located behind Bishop’s Market, at 431 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station. You can reach her by phone,
at 534-1961, or e-mail.
About Your Health - June 2011
TENSION IS WHO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE,
RELAXATION IS WHO YOU ARE! ~Chinese Proverb Stress is the number one cause of illness in our
society today. The constant pressures associated with living in a fast paced world have created an environment where
nearly everyone without exception, feels the effects of stress. Unless we learn and apply better coping mechanisms, we will
surely fail.
In reality, it’s our perception and
subsequent reactions to stress that are the problem, not the stressors themselves. Therefore, even slight changes in our thinking
and alterations to our patterned responses, can have profound impact on what we consider to be stressful and what constitutes
the need to panic.
Try these suggestions:
• Realize that you can’t control everything,
• Become aware,
•
Breathe,
• Change perspective,
• Practice your coping skills,
• Take baby steps,
•
Laugh at yourself often,
• Mindfully acknowledge
all empowerment,
• Meditate and resonate with happiness,
• Realize that you can never control others,
• Accept change and imperfection as natural aspects of life,
• Enjoy life as a flow of change, chaos and beauty.
Dr. Barrett Ripley, DC, CHC
Barrett W. Ripley is a holistic chiropractor, health coach and biofield
facilitator who practices at 57 Old Turnpike Road in Oldwick above the Oldwick General Store. Functioning as “The Wellness
Concierge” Dr. Ripley holds regular community gatherings in his office with topics such as health, wellness and sustainability.
For more information on wellness or just to speak with Dr. Ripley call (908) 439-0009.
About Your Health - May 2011
YOUR POOL IS A LIQUID GYM
FOR THE FAMILY
Most pool owners today only utilize their
pool for relaxation or entertainment. However, that pool can be used as a great liquid gym for water aerobics, sports
training, water walking, and even swim lessons for the family. This will save gas, time, and money this summer, and make exercising
as accessible as walking out a back door.
A pool offers
so many benefits:
• Hydrostatic Pressure increases oxygen
to the brain and lungs.
• Swimming and movement in
water circulates blood which reduces swelling.
• Movement
in water assists with Range of Motion in joints.
•
Body weight is 7 times lighter in water than on land.
Everyone
can benefit from time in a pool, no matter what age or physical condition they may be in. Water is 12 times as resistant
as air, which means that when you walk in water, your body encounters resistance. This uses more muscle, expends more
calories, and increases bone mass.
Another benefit of a
backyard pool is the proven fact that children’s swim lesson can be more productive in a shorter amount of time in their
own pool. Children learn better in a familiar environment and there is nothing more familiar than their own backyard.
Lessons can be customized to each student’s needs and abilities. Get the kids outside this summer in a fun and
safe environment where they can learn the proper stroke mechanics and become better swimmers.
What better mode of exercise can you think of right now after being cooped up inside all winter?
Janet Rollero, Personal Trainer
Janet Rollero, a certified personal trainer and health professional for more than 17 years, is owner of Healthy U Fitness Center, located
behind Bishop’s Market, at 431 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station. You can reach her by phone, at 534-1961, or e-mail.
About Your Health-April 2011 NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL SOMETHING MOVES!
–Albert Einstein
“Thinking”
about an activity is only contemplation. “Planning” to get around to it is just organizing your thoughts.
It is only “Acting” upon those thoughts or plans that will create movement such as walking, running, lifting weights,
or even changing your diet, which will bring about change.
Doing
“nothing” is more comfortable because it does not create discomfort or disharmony to the family schedule.
However, we fail to realize that lack of movement causes us to experience diseases such as Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure,
Arthritis, and more, which create much more discomfort and disharmony to the family!
Does this sound familiar?
You are at Point A in your life. You feel okay. You have no major health problems, although
you take high blood pressure meds, are a little overweight and you have a little Arthritis, which you manage with Ibuprofen
on occasion.
You want to
get to Point B in your life. You feel and look good because you lost some weight and everyone around you
admires the control you had over your body and how wonderful you look!
Now it’s time to consider a Point C. Whatever you did to get
from Point A to Point B is no longer working! Attribute it to age, heredity, or the stress of your lifestyle.
Remember that stress begins to eat away at your body after awhile.
Point C. is when you connect your mind and spirit to your body. This goal can be attained
by three actions: 1) Acknowledge that your body craves exercise and start moving 2) Put only good things in your body by eating
right, 3) Approach life with a positive spirit that attracts other positive effects. Stop putting out negative
energy and do not allow negative energy into your life.
Example:
Someone puts you down verbally. You, in turn, should acknowledge their feelings and do not give them anything negative
in return. You do not accept their verbal “gift.” Your body will not be filled with anger or resentment
if you create a positive response to a negative comment.
When
our minds and spirits are filled with peace, we cannot help but heal our bodies. This is how we fight dis–ease.
Janet Rollero, Personal Trainer
Janet Rollero, a certified personal trainer and health professional for more than 17 years, is owner of Healthy U Fitness Center, located
behind Bishop’s Market, at 431 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station. You can reach her by phone, at 534-1961, or e-mail.
About Your Health - March 2011
FACIAL REJUVENATION – A WONDERFUL, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO REVERSING THE AGING
PROCESS
Cosmetic Surgery in the United
States is a multimillion-dollar industry; thousands of women are on a quest to restore youthfulness to their face and neck.
As the risks and complications (and at times disfigurement) from invasive surgical treatments and chemical exfoliants become
increasingly known, many people are discovering the effectiveness of cosmetic acupuncture to rejuvenate the face. By
activating the facial muscles, increasing collagen and boosting the circulatory and lymphatic systems, acupuncture offers
a completely natural path to facial rejuvenation that many have called a “miraculous experience.” Promoting
collagen production increases muscle tone and elasticity, helping to firm the skin, fill out wrinkles, and reduce bags and
sagging without recovery time and no need to take time off from work.
Facial rejuvenation through acupuncture is becoming a popular, non-surgical method for those who want not only
to maintain beauty, radiance and vitality in the face, but also improve their overall health and well being at the same time.
Cosmetic acupuncture has been featured in the mainstream media, such as on ABC’s “Good Morning America,”
Fox News, and Public Broadcasting System’s “Healthweek.” Madonna, Jessica Parker and Cher utilize
facial rejuvenation to maintain the work they’ve had done surgically.
The delicate use of ultra-fine acupuncture needles develops collagen and stimulates
the rejuvenation processes. For optimal results, two 1-hour treatments per week for 5 to 6 weeks are recommended.
Monthly maintenance sessions, scheduled according to individual needs, enhance results for many years. Changes may be
seen as soon as the first treatment is completed, and each succeeding treatment builds on the last. The program is safe,
effective and brings none of the great expense, adverse effects or toxicity of more invasive approaches that involve drugs
or surgery.
Deborah Waddell Ms. Waddell is Director of Skyland's Acupuncture, located at 59 East Mill Rd,
Long Valley, NJ 07853. You can reach her at 908-876-3643.
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Your Job Hunt
Your
Job Hunt - October 2011 CREATED OPPORTUNITIES/DIRECT CALLING
Companies are always looking for ways to save money, make money, and solve problems. There is no rule that
the only way to get into a company is through HR. Managers hold the key to the majority of jobs that aren’t publicly
advertised. By direct calling you make that job happen by talking with the people who control the jobs.
EXAMPLE: JIST
Works group trained 1000 job seekers to direct call during a recession in 1990. About 66%, working on job-search activities
at least 25 hours a week, were employed within 2.03 weeks, and 90% were employed in 90 days.
The key to success is preparation.
HOW IT WORKS:
1.
Identify targets, companies, and contacts
2. Identify key facts
about the companies, including current company projects and initiatives, company needs and how you can fill them,
3. Identify key players and their contact information by using search engines,
company web sites, and other sources, including Hoover’s Online, Give.org, Bizjournals, to name a few,
4. Contact the key players and impress them with your skills, summarize your experience,
reveal your knowledge of their company needs and how your talents fill these needs; explain how you can make life better for
them. Draft a script and PRACTICE before you call.
5. Example:
Hi (person’s name), I’m (your name), a (your title) with experience in (describe it) for (what market) where I’ve
worked for (name a couple of companies you’ve worked for). I know you have (describe a current need or project).
Based on the experience I’ve had in (describe your past experience), I feel I would help your company in this area of
work. Would you be interested in talking with me about my background and the work I’ve done? or When would you like
to meet?
6. Stay motivated. Some people will be so impressed
by your approach they will invite you in for an interview right away; others will have no problem saying “no”.
Expect rejection; do not give up. You’ll have
little competition when you direct call because 98% of people would rather answer ads and complain about how they can’t
find a job.
Cherie King
Cherie King is President and Founder
of BeginAnu Career, and can be reached directly by e-mail.
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Your
Job Hunt - September 2011 Last month I wrote
about the 5 ways to go about finding a job. This month and in subsequent months, I’ll speak in more detail about
each of those ways.
WHERE TO FIND JOB OPPORTUNITIES: NETWORKING
Networking is the most elegant method of self-promotion, and by far the most effective. It is an important
measure of success in virtually every field of human endeavor. The best companies rely on employee referrals to fill positions.
In fact, the very top corporate jobs in America are not advertised, they are filled through networking.
The key to networking is communicating to another person:
1. I am in the process of making a career move
2.
I am desirous of identifying a situation where my contributions will be valued
It is very important that you tell the person The Concept and that they understand it.
The Concept is: Contacts lead to contacts, which eventually will lead to
someone who knows of a specific opportunity.
HOW TO NETWORK
1. Just
ask. You can do a lot by yourself, but so much more with the help of others. Asking is not a sign of weakness or failure,
nor does it put an unbearable burden on the other person. People want to help.
2. Figure out whom to ask. People you have a relationship with or who you have helped in
the past are the easiest to approach, but after that, expand your horizons.
3. Don’t forget social media and networking sites; spend time building your social network
every day. Congratulate someone for something they’ve posted. Use social media to acquire information. If you are not
an expert in social networking, become one. Stay in touch with people even if you don’t need something.
4. Ask for what you want. Be assured, gracious, confident and
specific about a request. Don’t ask your contact to do the work. Make it easy for them to say yes, no, or provide information.
Reach people via the phone or individual email and ask to schedule 10 minutes of their time to speak by phone or meet in their
office. Avoid group email.
5. Don’t take
anything personally. Ask for what you want. If someone says no, cross them off the list and move on.
I recommend that you plan your day the night before. Outline your network and the
calls you will make, events and meetings you will attend and stick to it. Write out a script if you feel tentative about making
calls.
Remember…people hire and recommend people
they know, like and trust.
Cherie King
Cherie King is the President
and Founder of BeginAnu Career, and can be reached directly by e-mail.
Your Job Hunt - August 2011
HOW
TO FIND A JOB
There are five ways
to go about finding a job, and even in a down economy there are many wonderful jobs to be had. Most jobs are never posted
or advertised and often go unfilled for a long time. Finding a job in a tough market is an art, not a science.
The fact is there is always a job for someone who can identify company needs and match their skills to those needs, offering
solutions.
To be successful you must treat your job search
as a full time job: your job is getting a job. If you are employed you can still devote 10–20 hours per week to
your search.
Where to Find Job Opportunities
• NETWORKING:
The most effective method of self-promotion, networking is NOT asking your friends for a job. LinkedIn, Twitter and
Facebook can be invaluable, together with the soon to be launched Google+.
• CREATED OPPORTUNITIES: You can create a job for yourself
with a company based on your unique skill set. Companies are always looking for ways to save money, make money, or solve problems.
If you can position yourself as a solution to a problem, you can work almost anywhere.
• ADS: Want ads are all over the Internet, in
newspapers, and magazines. Hit the library or subscribe to the trades in the industries that interest you. Go
back 3 months; many of those jobs are still open.
• RECRUITER FIRMS: Recruiters are paid a fee by the hiring company to fill a position.
There are many Web sites to find recruiters and send them a resume.
•
DIRECT MAIL OR E-MAIL: Sending mass mailings to companies is not terribly
effective, but it does belong on the list. The more you send the greater the return.
Finally, remember people want to help. Of course you can do a whole lot by yourself, but you
can do so much more with the help of others. Get over your shyness, anxiety, your ego, and sense of responsibility,
and accept that you need help. Pick up the phone. Make a compelling case for someone to spend time with you.
People feel flattered when they are tapped for their wisdom and knowledge…ask for help.
Cherie King,
Cherie King is the President and Founder of BeginAnu Career. You can contact her directly by e-mail.
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