Label Tricks from Food Companies

Freddi Donner — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:22:32 +0100

It may not surprise you but food companies, in an effort to have you purchase THEIR product and to keep costs as low as possible, will trick you into thinking you are getting something that you are not!

Here are a few fake-out label words to watch for:

Made with whole grains: It may have a pinch of whole grains, but unless it's 100%, you won't reap most of the potential benefits.

Multigrain: This tells you nothing about whether the grains are whole or refined. EveRead More...

Symptoms or not...this could be you.

Freddi Donner — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:57:53 +0100

Silent but deadly is the phenomenon of high blood pressure. Symptoms can include headaches, shortness of breath and decreased energy….or worse….no symptoms at all. Check out this new site that has important information about this important health concern. www.signsofhighbloodpressure.info. It contains articles, video and more!

Of all the activities that can bring you blood pressure down and your energy up is hearing about the developing life of your children. I have 3 boys, plus a husband. Needless to say, data is MINIMAL! And being a woman, I like lots of data.

My youngest son (age 14) has just left the room. I had a 2 minute conversation with him. AND&hRead More...

From 30 to 0 in 28 days

Freddi Donner — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:16:54 +0100

Hard to believe that just 4 weeks ago we were buried under 30 inches of snow. Today the weather is close to 60 degrees and all but small remains of Snowmagedan appear under shaded trees and areas. Now we have the Annual Spring Fever, and soon clothing will be lighter, windows will be open and flowers will scatter the neighborhoods. Even if you are an old scroodge, you can not miss the undeniable air of hope that Spring brings every year. The unveiRead More...

The AAA way to Relieve Mental Stress

Freddi Donner — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:43:38 +0100

Every minute of every day, you can make a choice as to what you THINK. You have the power to choose what you focus on. And we have SO MANY things we can focus on and Think about. The key is to focus on what you want MORE of in your life, and de-focus (is that a word?) or scramble the thoughts that bring your attention to what you do not want.

Do you have a Mysterious Illness?

Freddi Donner — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:00:34 +0100

If you are having aches and pains, dizziness, digestion issues, balance issues, sleeplessness, or other inconvenient symptoms you will probably visit with your doctor to “diagnose” the problems. And they will do their best to make a decision and then prescribe one of the many drugs available to “fix” the problem. And the diagnosis can land in a myriad of categories: stress, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, depression, lupus, Read More...

Autism: is food the fuel?

Freddi Donner — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:50:51 +0100

The headline reads: Autism and Diet: Many Questions to Digest. And the fact that this is published in the very controlled contents of the Washington Post is a breakthrough for many people looking for the truth behind the rising statistics of diseases in America. It may not be the actual food, but how the food is processed that holds the key. Breaking the Vicious Cycle introduces us to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) which helps us to hRead More...

The First Lady's Healthcare: is it just stylish?

Freddi Donner — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:48:34 +0100

Let’s applaud Michelle Obama for taking on the most important part of healthcare reform: Education and prevention starting with children. Children are open to learning and trying new things! Children are courageous in learning new concepts. Children are the future of our country, and right now they have a SHORTER life expectancy than we do as their adult parents!

As many people embark on the Journey of January…to get healthy…diet fads will take front stage on advertising spots. Too bad. Millions of people will spend ridiculous amounts of money on weight loss products (over $40 BILLION according to Business Week article), but neglect a central solution to managing cravings and getting some balance of nutrition: the daily multi-mineral/vitamin that can actually help you in the long run of life.Read More...

Holi-daze

Freddi Donner — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:37:10 +0100

The mad rush to get gifts, wrap, send cards, cook foods (both healthy and not so healthy) attend parties, host parties, and more...is what many of us experience as a result of the holiday season. The end result is usually waking up in a "daze", having spent too much, eaten too much and run around too much. And all because a special boy was born many years ago.

We celebrate this amazing time of year so deliberately and truly it is a celebration. My only concern is the pressure we Read More...

What to do about the flu.

Freddi Donner — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:40:42 +0100

The flu…is here.

So much to do about the flu! I am often asked about the “immunization”; should I do it? Well I am not your personal medical professional so I won’t make a blanket statement about what you should do about the flu shot. I will tell you that when you are healthy, and your immune system is strong, eRead More...

Sin taxes!

Freddi Donner — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:16:52 +0100

When I first heard about the idea of a sin tax on sodas, I thought it was a great idea. But where would it end? After reading the Washington Post's article 5 Myth's about Soda Tax (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/25/AR2009092502015.html) I began to see the problem. And just who decides what is healthy or not? Clearly the food companies would have a fit, and would further confuse the already confusing notion that "all natural" means healthy.

&nbsRead More...

Music

Freddi Donner — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:14:52 +0100

I am now the proud owner of a squeezebox! a new technology (new to me) that picks up the radio stations, your computer saved play list, and even your subscriptions to your music sites and plays them in any room in your house.

Listening to music has been proven to help ease stress, and can create an atmosphere for your friends and family to relax, or dance! So if you have not been listening to your music collection lately, find a way to get back to it! It lifts the heart, the spirit anRead More...

Coaching the Unemployed

Freddi Donner — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:48:02 +0100

Last week I had the blessing to do a workshop at a local church to a room full of unemployed people. The subject was "keeping healthy while unemployed", but I titled it Enjoying Unemployment. Being unemployed (I have been there a few times myself!) is a unique time in your life and can cause a great deal of stress. Most of the stress is in our head. We repeat negative messages over and over again.

The lesson was on interupting the negative messages and inserting a new message, oRead More...

Down to earth viewpoint

Freddi Donner — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:00:00 +0100

Welcome to my blog. My intention is to provide you with a down to earth viewpoint of healthy options, resources, and opinions of the one subject we all care about: our bodies and minds.

Now more than ever, it is important to become educated about how you can get healthier, how you can get better results in your life, and how to reduce stress insdie your body and inside your mind.

Follow along with me by subscribing to my blog. I will be offering simple suggestions foRead More...

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