What We're Learning about Dietary Fat & Heart Disease

Hi folks,

Just have to share an article that I found. It does a great job of clarifying what we're learning about the link between dietary fat intake and heart disease.

Check it out at http://www.myhealthtoday.com/dietary-fat-heart-disease/.

Namaste!

Be well!

Robin Quinn, CNHP

Safety Steps When Building Sandcastles

New article by Rodale Press says building sandcastles at the beach this summer may make you sick! Say it isn't so! Some of my favorite memories of my childhood family vacations involved hours spent building elaborative sandcastles in Wildwood, New Jersey, complete with seashell ornamentation. Actually the percentage who got sick was small in those studied. Still, it doesn't hurt to take the recommended step of washing your hands before you eat on a day of playing in the sand. To learn more about the precautions, go to: http://www.rodale.com/dirty-beach-sand-can-make-you-sick?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2009_07_13-_-Top5-_-NA

Safe Harbor to Present Info to LA County Mental Health Officials

Safe Harbor is a unique organization that helps people facing mental health challenges. They have hard-to-find info on alternative approaches to gaining and maintaining mental well-being.

The group will be doing a presentation before the LA Department of Mental Health sometime in July. The focus will be on non-drug wellness programs.

To support this effort with donations, write to:

Safe Harbor
787 W. Woodbury Rd., #2
Altadena, CA 91001

More info on Safe Harbor at:
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/

Namaste,

Robin Quinn, CNHP

Foods that Fight Stress

Learn about foods that help you cope with the stresses in your life.

Read this post from one of my Twitter buddies, Fred Krazeise:

http://empoweredandfit.ning.com/profiles/blogs/foods-that-fight-stress

Fred has been doing a whole series on stress on his blog -- check it out!

Namaste!

Robin Quinn, CNHP

Inspirational "Tweets" & More from Robin

Tune in to inspirational quotes, along with short health notes and book biz news/tips. Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RobinQuinninLA. It's quick and fun!

Fatigue RX: Exercise?

Ever experience one of those afternoon slumps where your brain gets fuzzy? Maybe this is a regular experience for you? Beyond munching on an energizing snack like walnuts or an apple, an counterintuitive move can be stepping outside for a walk around the neighborhood. It might be just what you need to cut through your brain fog so you can work more efficiently and/or gain more enjoyment from your day. Exercise is a handy strategy for releasing stress and quieting unsettling mind chatter. Once you’re outside, create a Zen zone for yourself, and place your mind/body in the moment. Take in the wonders of nature, such as looking up at the wide open sky and noticing if there is an abundance or absence of clouds. You might repeat a supportive mantra, like “I have plenty of the time” or a single word like “Peace.” I like to walk for a least 30 minutes most days. Office workers may find their lunch hour to be a good slot for fitting in a walk, or the self-employed may agree with me that late afternoons are a perfect time for a stroll. Remember, you don’t have to get your 30 minutes 3-4 times a week of exercise all at once. You can break it up into two sessions in a day of 15 minutes, 3 of 10 minutes, etc., and still get the benefits of exercise. All you need is to give yourself that initial push to get into motion. Soon you may discover regular exercise has become an energizing habit!

Be well!

Robin Quinn