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Laura Turner's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest The 5 Canons Of Resistance Training Trying to firm and tone? Looking for a bathing suit body? No problem! If you’re resistance training program isn’t performing for you; there’s a solution. Get back to basics: give your routine a face lift by reviewing these 5 fitness canons. Canon 1: Always Exhibit Proper Posture The most important thing to remember when resistance training: proper form will make all the difference. Forget sets and reps, if it’s results you’re looking for and your form isn’t solid, you ... Summer Shape Up! 4 Alternative Weight Loss Solutions I am embarrassed to admit how many different commercial weight loss programs I've tried. I'm sure you'll nod in agreement when I tell you I've grown tired of talking heads touting empty promises. None of them helped me look the way I think I should and most of them left me agonizing over eating the same boring foods over and over. If you've been in the game for awhile, you already know the basics of exercise: train with resistance and train with cardio. When it comes to food ... Journaling For Happiness And Spiritual Well-Being Could a journal actually lead one to health and well-being? As both a writer and health enthusiast, this is a question I've given lots of thought to. As it turns out, I'm not the only one. Upon further research, there's been a considerable amount of press given to the idea that your journal could be a path to health and wellness. In fact, Southern Methodist University and Ohio State University College of Medicine studied the effects of creative journaling and found it conclus... Personal Alchemy: Three Steps To Positive Transformation Lately, I've become intrigued by the idea or process of "alchemy." Funk & Wagnall tells me alchemy is a transformation, "a change in nature, form or quality." So how to take charge of your own personal alchemy? For me, it's about changes and transformations of mind, body and spirit. Therefore, in this article I've outlined three of my favorite ways to approach personal alchemy on the path to wholeness and health. Step One: Dissect A Past Transformation: It's easy to fee... Show Reverence For Your Body: The Practice Of Gratitude And Affirmations When creating a system of self discovery, it is important to turn all negative thoughts into positive functional awareness. First it’s important to take a full body inventory to establish all the parts of your body you love, and those you're not so crazy about. After this is accomplished, what happens next? In this article we'll take a look at the importance of putting all of the body together as one unit; the importance of establishing a total positive body reverence and... Love Your Body, Forgive Your "Self" This may sound a bit odd coming from me, but I believe that regardless of what you eat - how many times each week you exercise or what particular diet you decide to try - if you do not have your inner life in order, it will be difficult to be at peace with yourself and your body. In discussing ways to love your body, therefore, it is important to look at ways we can have peace with ourselves. Moreover, in this article, we will discuss an idea you may not have considered: f... Love Your Body, Love Your Self: Nurturing Body Acceptance Is it idealistic to believe that everyone can learn to love their body? This became a burning question as I set out to write on this topic of body acceptance. Why do I muse about this subject? It's been said that writers write what they wish to know. And when it comes to loving my body - it's been a constant, lifelong process. That said: Here's what I know (or want to know) about loving the body we've been given. The process begins with acceptance. And to accept one's body... The Skinny On Siberian Ginseng Ginseng is yet another addition to the category of Hot supplement topics. Of course - if there is a naturally occurring substance that helps to stimulate mental and physical energy, decrease incidence of cancer and ward off colds and flu - I certainly want answers! Although I'm still left a bit confused about all the different varieties - Siberian ginseng appears to be a popular, commercially available and beneficial form. The Claims: Decrease/Prevent Stress and Stress... Natural Relief For Arthritis And Joint Pain? The years of teaching high impact aerobics are catching up with me. Sure it's been great for the ticker, but the knees on the other hand are showing signs of age and making icky noises. What my Physical Therapist friends call "creep" and "crepitus" (which is just nice technical way of saying "grinding") had become loud enough to be heard by the naked ear! At the rate I was going - I was sure I'd need a knee replacement by 40. Of course this just won't do. So I've taken to doi... Should You Be Taking CoQ10? In my quest for the "supplemental" truth it seems necessary to explore the qualities of the latest hot supplement topic: Coenzyme Q10. Everywhere I turn these days, I'm reading about the benefits which range the gamut from anti-aging to heart protection. But, is Coenzyme Q10 right for you? Read on! First: The Claims: A Rich Source of Anti-oxidants: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, has been documented as a rich source of anti-oxidants. In much of the res... Green Tea: Help Or Hype? There’s been lots of health-hype lately surrounding the benefits of green tea. I’m certain you’ve heard it, too. Have you ever wondered: “Is it really worth my while to drink tea of the green variety?” Stick around and decide for yourself. First: The Claims: A rich source of anti-oxidants: What are anti-oxidants? Anti-oxidants neutralize “free radicals” or unstable molecules in the body that can eventually become unfriendly and wreak havoc on the cells. Free radical d... The Path To Living Well: Cultivating A Sense Of Spirituality “Let us first be as simple and well as Nature ourselves.” ~Thoreau, Walden Have you ever thought: “Wouldn’t it be great to live ‘well’?” Yet, through our often rushed and fully-packed schedules it’s easy to wonder what living well actually means. Is it about living “healthy”? Eating right to support your body? Is it about exercise? Managing stress? The answer, indeed, is “yes” to all of these. However, before exploring what you can “do” to live well, let’s first take ... Four Creative Steps To Healing Ever have the feeling that dis-ease was controlling your life? Perhaps it's not even a chronic illness. Do you harbor anger? Resentment? Frustration? Maybe it's just me and I'm talking to myself, but I've let all of these rule my life at some point. Therefore, in this short article, I thought we'd take a look at "Four Creative Steps To Healing." From it, I hope you'll gain insight into yourself, your behaviors and perhaps the way you deposit or withdraw from your own heal... Simplicity, Patience And Compassion: The Three Treasures According to Eastern tradition there are three treasures on the pathway to enlightenment: simplicity, patience and compassion. At first glance, such simple ideas. Yet after contemplation one easily recognizes: it’s these basic thoughts, when woven into our day, that can lead each of us to a contemplative, peaceful and more fulfilling life. In this short article then, I invite you to take a page from Eastern religion: explore the three treasures and become aware of your rel... Avian Flu: Are We All Sitting Ducks? Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ve heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted he’s been doing outside reading on the Flu’s origin. What does it all mean? Is it really cause for concern? As always it’s best to educate yourself on the state of affairs, then decide what you can do. What we know: President Bush has outlined a 7 billion dollar program to prepare the US for the outbreak of the avian flu virus... New Year's Resolution: Walk Your Way Fit! “It requires a direct dispensation from Heaven to become a walker.” ~Henry David Thoreau With the new year upon us, everyone I know is looking for a fun and easy way to get fit. Here's a solution I've developed that doesn’t involve costly equipment or a ton of time.	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