Rising Up & Moving Forward

Many of us, myself included, faced significant change, transformation, achievements, and challenges in 2017. Wouldn't life be incredibly dull if we did not? Homes were purchased and sold, health faltered or improved, babies were born, and loved ones took their last breath. Relationships began or drifted apart, books were published, and careers took dramatic shifts. When changes are significant they place an enormous amount of stress on our mind, body, and spirit. This stress exacerbates chronic conditions and adds to pain, discomfort, and intensifies the symptoms that need to be managed daily.

How to cope? When life places extreme challenges in your lap, self-care is a priority more than ever. Investment in health is a security that rewards you with high dividends. Even the smallest step...watching less television in the evening to get to bed earlier, consuming more fiber to lose weight and send a message of I love you to your colon, and receiving therapeutic bodywork for touch, healing, and pain management will improve your mood and your health.  Need personalized help? Contact me - tiffany@andersontherapeutics.com.

Be Well! ~ Tiffany

The Bees Knees...

The knee joint is sadly our weakest. It is the joint most likely to fail. There are over 4.7 million  Americans living with knee replacement, versus 2.5 million living with hip replacement. Your knees may seem like simple hinges, though this complicated joint is prone to misuse, fatigue, and most importantly...lack of use. The simplest way to protect your knees is to lose excess weight. Shedding as little as 5 pounds can remove 25 pounds of pressure from this fragile joint. Additional ways to support knee health include:

• Wearing quality shoes; avoid high heels and thinly soled shoes

• Change your position often when sitting for long periods

• Use a foam pad when kneeling to reduce pressure

• Strengthen the joint; try one of these 8 exercises

Be Well! ~Tiffany

Starch = Substance

When I first discovered The Starch Solution by Dr. John McDougall, I was skeptical. Focus on starches to lose weight and improve health? How could that be? For decades I had avoided foods like bread, pasta, and potatoes. After reading The Starch Solution, watching the documentary Forks Over Knives, and reading The China Study I followed a whole food starch based no oil eating plan and was astonished! I not only enjoyed these foods I had missed in large quantities, I lost weight, rid myself of blood pressure and cholesterol medication, sleep more soundly, and feel terrific. Becoming a starchivore has changed my life for the better. On my Nourish page and within my wellness blog I share pictures and recipe links detailing the delightful meals that satisfy my appetite, palate, and help me maintain good health.

Yesterday I enjoyed two simple meals that were quick to prepare and very filling. Breakfast is simple, I typically have a large plate of hash browns with hot sauce and/or a bowl of oatmeal with fruit and soy milk. For lunch yesterday I had a brown rice and vegetable bowl with a spicy peanut sauce. Then for dinner I baked two large Russet potatoes and topped them with steamed broccoli and my vegan cheez sauce. Later in the evening I had the Engine 2 microwave popcorn and a small dish of raspberry sorbet. Delicious, plant based, and no oil. Incorporate more starches into your diet and remove the oil, you'll be happy that you did!

Be Well! ~Tiffany

Solstice Greetings: Finding Balance

An ancient Egyptian proverb tells us that, "One quarter of what you eat keeps you alive. The other three-quarters keeps your doctor alive."  This statement is oh so true today as too many adults and children are overfed, obese, malnourished, and living with food related diseases such as type II diabetes, certain types of cancer, liver and kidney disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Tip the scales in your favor. Eat well, prevent disease, and nourish good health. Your fork is the key to a healthy future.

Be Well! ~Tiffany

Holiday Stress?

It's 10 days until Christmas, we are in the midst of Hanukkah, Solstice celebrations are coming up on the 21st, and Kwanzaa begins on the 26th. Whatever you celebrate, may your holiday be bright and fulfilling. If you are feeling a bit of holiday stress. Check out Brad Yate's EFT video to boost your spirits.

Also...I am on day 4 of my 10-day spud focus. I am feeling great, down a couple of pounds, and enjoying restful sleep. Be Well! ~ Tiffany

Spud Power - Day 1 of 10

Receive my December newsletter? You'll have read that December 11-21 I am taking on a spud challenge to increase energy, lose a few pounds, and feel better. Yesterday I spent time batch cooking and prepared mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, roasted sweet potatoes & russets, plus baked a batch of tomato lemon Yukon golds. This morning I began the day with a hearty helping of crispy hash browns covered in hot sauce. Lunch is leftover lemon potatoes plus a green salad. I weighed in yesterday at 143.8 and expect to lean out a bit. Remember that even an extra 5 pounds puts 25 pounds of pressure on your joints. Follow me, join in, and learn more about the power of a 10-day potato challenge here.

Be Well! ~ Tiffany

Respiratory Relief

Have difficulty breathing due to asthma, bronchitis, coughs, or the winter inversion? Turn to saunas and steam rooms to open airways. The warm heat also helps you to relax and de-stress. Book bodywork treatments with me now at The Kura Door, a Japanese holistic day spa in the avenue area of Salt Lake City. Guests booking massage, facial, or nail treatments have complimentary access to the dry sauna and eucalyptus steam room. Learn more here.

Be Well! ~Tiffany