Marilu is a FINALIST in the Grilling With The Stars competition on Live with Kelly !    You can help Marilu and her charity,  THE PHYSICIAN’S COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE,  by voting TODAY !

http://dadt.com/live/contest/grillingwithstars/vote/login.html

Voting ends on Wednesday morning so there’s no time to delay…just enough time to tell all of your friends !  Promote good health, and help a worthy charity….easy as 1..2..3 !!

Marilu is a FINALIST in the Grilling With The Stars competition on Live with Kelly !    You can help Marilu and her charity,  THE PHYSICIAN’S COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE,  by voting TODAY !

http://dadt.com/live/contest/grillingwithstars/vote/login.html

Voting ends on Wednesday morning so there’s no time to delay…just enough time to tell all of your friends !  Promote good health, and help a worthy charity….easy as 1..2..3 !!

There are two ways to look at Monday….a “back to the grind” mindset, or a chance for a fresh start.  This could be the week that you get to bed a half hour earlier, plan your meals a little bit better, and take the stairs.  Are you thinking about making a change in your diet and lifestyle?  Want to know where to start? 

 Marilu recently tweeted the follwing: “If there’s one thing I recommend for living right it’s giving up dairy!”

We can help.  Here at Marilu.com we’re all about supporting one another, sharing our experiences, tips, struggles and success.  We’d love to have you join the discussion.  http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php

It’s never too late to make good on that promise to yourself !  Get started today.  This is a good place to start:  http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php

According to Harvard Health it seems that most people are ill informed or just plain irresponsible when it comes to protecting their skin from the damaging effects of the sun. 

Check out this article to find out just how much sunscreen you need, what the risk is on a cloudy day and what factors  you need to be aware of when engaging in outdoor activity. 

The risks are more than just cosmetic.  Learn the facts to protect your health.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-07-11/lifestyle/sns-201207101630–tms–premhnstr–k-f20120711-20120711_1_spf-regular-sunscreen-sun-protection

Today is the opening day of the 2012 Olympics and we’d like to wish all the best to the athletes competing in this year’s games.  Their spirit and determination should serve as inspiration to all of us.

“I Didn’t Set Out to Beat the World; I Just Set Out to Do My Absolute Best.”
- Al Oerter

 (1st track and field athlete to win 4 consecutive Olympic Gold medals)

From PCRM (Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine) there is a new study which touts the benefits of a plant based diet, specifically in relation to weight loss and hormone issues.  Of course if you have severe symptoms you’ll need to work with your doctor but a good doctor is also going to have you look at your diet.  Why not take the “good food” approach to managing your symptoms.  This article is a short read and definitely worth your time.

Low-Fat, Plant-Filled Diet Reduces Weight and Symptoms of Menopause

Women who were encouraged to eat a low-fat diet with more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains were more likely to lose weight and reduce hot flashes and night sweats, according a new study in the journal Menopause. Researchers analyzed 17,473 postmenopausal women from the Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification trial and put them either in a group supported to make specific dietary changes or a control group that received minimal nutrition information and no group support. Although weight loss was not a stated goal for either group, women who adopted the low-fat diet were three times as likely to lose weight, compared with the control group, while women in the control group were twice as likely to gain weight. Women who lost weight were more likely to eliminate hot flashes and night sweats, compared with women who maintained their weight. These improvements were strongest among those who made the dietary changes.

Kroenke CH, Caan BJ, Stefanick ML, et al. Effects of a dietary intervention and weight change on vasomotor symptoms in the Women’s Health Initiative. Menopause.

Here’s another FANTASTIC interview with Marilu!  Check it out !

http://growingbolder.com/media/living/self-help/marilu-henner-804800.html

In our recent LIGHTEN UP class the coaches shared a definition of what it means to lighten, followed by a breathing exercise.  We think that both of these are worth sharing here.  Allow yourself the time to do this exercise and you may find yourself feeling more relaxed, lively and LIGHTER !

Definition of Lighten: increase in cheerfulness: to become more relaxed or lively, or make somebody or something become more relaxed or lively

Of course this is just one definition but it’s one that can apply so beautifully when moving towards your healthy lifestyle goal.  With that in mind try the following exercise anytime you need to relax or relieve stress:

 
1. Sit in a comfortable position.
2. Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand on your chest.
3. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and breath down to your belly to push your hand out. Your chest should not move.
4. Breathe out through pursed lips as if you were whistling. Feel the hand on your belly go in, and use it to push all the air out.
5. Do this breathing 3 to 10 times. Take your time with each breath.

Marilu sat down recently for an interview with Show Biz Deluxe.   This is a great interview and covers a lot of ground.  Marilu talks about her memory work, her own memories, and how this work can help YOU live a better life.

This article also goes into more depth about Marilu’s family experience and how it became the impetus for her work in health and nutrition.  It’s fascinating reading with a treasure trove of information that you can use today.  http://www.showbizdeluxe.com/mariluhennerinterview.htm