Yoga Moves for Abs

This is an awesome, awesome series of yoga moves for Abs and Core! Give it a try! I love it!

http://online.prevention.com/flattenyourabswithyoga/index.shtml?cm_mmc=Spotlight%20Fitness-_-03152011-_-Fitness-_-6%20Yoga%20Poses%20That%20Fry%20Ab%20Fat

I Heart Pizza Fusion! Gluten Free YUMMY pizza!

I have been trying to eat gluten-free, and I was doing pretty good, it was easier than I thought, just eat healthy fresh foods and avoid breads and things. Then I went on vacation! Was tricky, and I veered somewhat, but it was a good lesson, as I saw the difference when gluten was back in my body. I can feel the difference, and I know that gluten-free is the way to go for me. I have been tested for and do not have celiac, but I feel that I might have an intolerance to gluten.

I discovered a gluten-free pizza joint near my work! OMG! Pizza Fusion is da bomb! Check out their website:

http://pizzafusion.com/menu/what-separates-us/our-gluten-free.aspx

I had the Greek pizza on gluten free crust, and you couldn't even tell its not the regular stuff! My friends had the regular crusts, and we all enjoyed our meals. I highly recommend Pizza Fusion for a gluten-free AND a healthy dining experience. The company is also very enviro-friendly and conscious.

The one irritating thing was that you can only get the gluten-free crust on a medium pizza, and it costs $5 more for gluten free. But the medium pizza is HUGE and when I get it I have enough yumminess for 3 meals!! Plus I joined their email club, so I enjoy savings though that.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Drinking Water

Drinking water at the correct time 
maximizes its effectiveness on the human body:

-   2 glasses of water after waking up -  helps activate  internal organs 


-   1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion 
 
-   1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure 


-   1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack

Coffee, Tea and Supplements in the Morning

Love my morning coffee, love my morning supplements :) But just read an article suggesting not to take together, because coffee (and tea) could contain tannins which can block the absorption of some nutrients.

Supplements are effective when taken any time of day with food, so I guess is better for me to have my morning supplements when I have my oatmeal and fruit.

Good to know, will be hard to get used to :)

http://newhope360.com/delicious-living/delicious-living-magazine

Chronic Pain Event in Boston, March 27th

http://www.uspainfoundation.org/id54.html

Do you have Chronic Pain? 

Free Educational Event on Pain, how to connect with others with pain and how to become empowered. Learn more about the options you have. You are not alone.

Presented by: www.earthlypeace.net

Date: Sunday,March 27 2011
FREE LUNCH SERVED
Location: The Nonprofit Center
89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
Event to be held in: South Street Conference Room
Time:  12:00pm - 2:00pm

Try Adding These Healthy Foods to Your Diet

-- Sardines: They provide protein, calcium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, and they can be used in the same ways as canned tuna. And like tuna, opt for sardines canned in water rather than oil.

-- Quinoa: When cooked, quinoa resembles a grain or cereal, but it's actually more closely related to beets than true grains. It has a light texture and nutty flavor, and it can be used in the same way as rice. It offers 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per cooked cup.

-- Greek yogurt: This extra creamy version of yogurt is strained to remove excess whey. It packs a nutritional punch of more protein -- 18 grams of protein per 6 ounces compared to 8 grams with regular yogurt.

-- Avocados: These are a heart healthy choice. Half a large avocado contains 7 grams of fiber and 15 grams of fat, of which only 2 grams are saturated.

-- Chiles: Besides heat, chiles contribute a broad range of flavors that can help you cut down on salt. While adding few calories, they also contain vitamins A and C and potassium.

-- Mangoes: They can be eaten plain as a snack or dessert, frozen and blended into a smoothie or added to a salsa or salad. They are high in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.

-- Pumpkin seeds: They contain significant amounts of protein, fiber and unsaturated fats. And they are available pre-shelled to add to granola or oatmeal or a trail mix.

-- Chinese broccoli: This leafy green is also known as Chinese kale and has a mild taste and tender stalks. It can be steamed or sauteed on its own or used in place of other greens. It is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, folate, vitamin K and beta-carotene. -- Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter

Dehydration

For some reason, ever since the fibro disgnosis, I've been super thirsty. Its weird. I mean I do drink a LOT of water daily, as I have noticed the more water I drink the better it makes me feel/less pains. But I seem to always feel thirsty no matter how much I drink :(  I found this blurb online, and like the all-natural drink mix recipe for helping replace electrolytes, as I find Gatorade waaaaay too sweet and sugary!

http://www.doc20.com/disease/dehydration/

"If you suspect you are becoming dehydrated, with signs such as excessive thirst, dry mouth, decreased urination, weakness, or feelings of lethargy or lightheadedness, you can take an oral electrolyte formula such as Gatorade. Or you can make the following mixtures:

• First glass: ounces of orange or apple juice, ½ teaspoon honey or corn syrup, and a pinch of salt.
• Second glass: 8 ounces of water and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda"

ME/CFS Research Lecture

Nancy Klimas, M.D. and Gordon Broderick, PhD will speak on the latest developments in ME/CFS research

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011

Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Location: Veterans' Hospital Auditorium on the campus of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1201 N.W. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125

Map: http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/viewmap.cfm?mapID=3&id=87

Seating is limited, please RSVP to: yvonne.jackson@va.gov

Good List of Supplements for Fibromyalgia - from WebMd

http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-what-you-need-to-know-10/herbs-supplements?ecd=wnl_fib_031511

Click on the article link above, it's a good list and explanation of top supplements for fibromyalgia. Some of the I have not heard of, so will have to look into, and some I already take!

- Anthocyanidin.
- Capsaicin.
- Magnesium and malic acid supplements.
- SAM-e (S-Anenosylmethionine).
- St. John’s wort.
- Valerian.
- Vitamin D supplements.

Daily Area Arthritis Indicator

This is awesome! From Arthritis Today, enter your zip code and see how the weather in that area may affect your arthritis/pains that day!

http://www.arthritistoday.org/misc/weather/at-weather.php

Try Simple Exercises for Fibro - Get Moving & Feel Better!

Good blurb on WebMd about how doing some kind of simple exercising - be it walking, water exercise, or yoga - helps ease fibro pains. (Plus the science behind WHY this exercise helps!)

Exercise just three times a week improves life on many levels.

http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/features/water-exercise-for-fibromyalgia-easing-deep-muscle-pain?ecd=wnl_fib_031511