Healing Touch

0-brooke-lark-182428-unsplash-1440x445

Here’s an article of Interest about Healing Touch Therapy by a collegue of mine,  Anne Marie Duff-Hutton, CHTP, EMP, CSP, BKI, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner…enjoy!! 🙂
——————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Feeling tired and stressed…?
 What would it feel like to have a comfortable place to come and just rest and clear your mind? Many people have remarked that this is actually what they receive in a Healing Touch session. There have been studies shown that balancing our energy system allows us to help rejuvenate not only our bodies but also our minds.
 We have come to realize in this new millennium that there are many ways we can take healing to the next level. Many times we don’t take the time to just rest or focus on eating a well-balanced diet, which together create the energy balance within us. Multiple studies have shown that Energy work does improve the mind,body and spirit.
 Don’t you owe it to yourself to take care of You ….if not who will?
 “Healing may not be so much about getting better as about letting go of everything that isn’t you; all of the expectations, all of the beliefs and becoming who you are”. (Rachel Naomi Remen)
 To book a session or to answer your questions, please call Multi Care Therapeutics at 722-9555. Give yourself this gift today! Isn’t it time…?
 Blessings,
 Anne Marie Duff-Hutton, CHTP, EMP, CSP, BKI
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
 (Multi Care Therapeutics, 100 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth Towers (West Side), St. John’s, NL, A1B 1S1)

Canadian Thanksgiving

0-brooke-lark-182428-unsplash-1440x445

Canadian Thanksgiving!
Looks like the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend is just around the corner…here’s a few tips that might be useful in terms of food safety…the article is also on the Healthy Balance Facebook Group page.
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/tipcon/turkdinde.shtml

Have a Happy, Healthy & Safe Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Tara
Tara K. Antle, BSc.AHN, RHN, RNCP
Nutritionst / Business Owner
Healthy Balance

Healthy New Year's Nutrition

0-brooke-lark-182428-unsplash-1440x445

New Year’s Nutrition
Ashley Fitzpatrick from The Telegram did a local story on healthy living and interviewed me as her expert.  Please check out the attached link for full story including a ton of nutrition tips to help kickstart your lifestyle change this year with the all new iphone 8 plus.
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=321128&sc=85
Have a Happy & Healthy Day
Tara
Tara Antle, BSc.AHN, RHN, RNCP
Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Healthy Balance – St. John’s, NL

Healthy Living, Healthy Eating, Healthy Balance

0-brooke-lark-182428-unsplash-1440x445

           Life is a certainly a balancing act…why not make it a healthy balance?  Making a lifestyle change that’s permanent is not an easy thing to do…there are ups and downs and struggles in between.   It involves challenging our own personal belief and value systems, letting go of old ideals and introducing new habits.  It’s amazing the deep down relationship and emotional connection we can sometimes have with food…breaking up with these ties is a hard thing to do. Here are a few healthy eating and healthy living tips on samsung galaxy s8 that can help make your life a healthy balance in 2010 and in the future.

 1)    Get organized:

  • Plan your meals ahead of time. Make a list of foods to pick up at the local grocery store. Being prepared and having healthy foods on hand for meals and snacks makes it easier to choose healthier options throughout the day.  Go back the basics, keep it simple … choose fresh natural foods as opposed to processed or boxed foods.

2) Eat at regular intervals throughout the day:

  • Eating at regular time frames during the day will help to regulate your blood sugar levels, control your hunger and give you more energy.  As well, by including a large glass of water each time you eat will help you meet your daily requirements.

3)   Make every meal a healthy balance

  •  No matter where you are or who you’re with for every meal, make sure your plate is balanced.  Half your plate should consist of vegetables, ¼ from a healthy starch (such has whole wheat pasta or whole grain rice), and ¼ protein, such as skinless chicken breast or fish.  Keep in mind, have sauces and salad dressing on the side; look for foods low in sodium, unhealthy fats and sugar; and look for meals that were cooked in a healthy fashion…baked, bbq or broiled.

4) Avoid overeating

  •  To prevent overeating at celebrations drink plenty of water, stand away from a food-laden table and place food on a plate rather than eating straight from the buffet or napkin.

5) Focus on your family and friends

  • Socializing is about spending quality time with family and friends. Enjoy mealtimes together. Eat slowly, enjoy your company, savor the flavor and texture of each dish and take small bites. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to realize that you’re full, so taking it slow will help prevent you from overeating.

6)  Have fun with exercise

  • Exercise helps to increase your energy levels; decrease stress levels, promotes a positive attitude and helps to control your weight. Do something you enjoy – have fun with it.

7)  Get plenty of rest

  •  Burning the candle at both ends, so to speak, for an extend period of time, leaves us feeling tired, concentration may be compromised, increases stress levels and can increase our appetite.  We also tend to give into food temptations when we are tired.

8)  Be realistic

  • Set realistic goals for yourself, based on your own individual body type, activity level, medical conditions and age. Sometimes we look at others and think, “I want to be just like them.” I often hear clients refer to friends who are thin and can eat whatever unhealthy foods they choose. Keep in mind that just because someone else might be thin, does not mean that they are healthy. Food and lifestyle choices impact more than just our waistline … they impact our health, moods and energy levels.

Following a healthy lifestyle does make a difference to your health.  I’ve seen it first hand in my own clients, right here in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Most have found that their energy levels have increased, attitudes have become positive, stress levels have decreased and they feel good about them selves.  Others have had their physicians reduce or eliminate their cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes medications!  If they can do it, you can do it too!!
Make it a healthy balance today!  It’s never too late to start…your life is worth it!  Have a happy and healthy day – everyday!
Tara K. Antle, BSc.AHN, RHN, RNCP
Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Healthy Balance, St. John’s, NL

Investing in Yourself for a Healthier Future

0-brooke-lark-182428-unsplash-1440x445

Often, when we think of investments, we think of RRSP’s, stocks, bonds or real estate.  Well, have you thought about the investments you can make for yourself  with regards to your health and well-being in the future?  Lifestyle choices you make everyday can impact your health now and later in life.
     Our province is known as one of the unhealthiest provinces in our country and St.John’s has been identified as the most obese city in Canada!  Congratulations…that’s quite a title to have earned! We can turn this around…Don’t wait until you have a heart attack, get diagnosed with diabetes or become so over weight that it interferes with your day to day routine before you decide to make a healthy lifestyle change!
     Making a lifestyle change that’s permanent is not an easy thing to do…there are ups and downs and struggles in between.   It involves challenging our own personal belief and value systems, letting go of old ideals and introducing new habits.  It’s amazing the deep down relationship and emotional connection we can sometimes have with food…breaking up with these ties is a hard thing to do.   Here are a few tips or small changes that can help improve your health now and in the future.
    Get organized when it comes to healthy eating. Plan your meals ahead of time. The first thing to do is to make a list of foods to pick up at the local grocery store…. being pre-prepared and having healthy foods on hand for meals and snacks makes it easier to choose healthier options throughout the day.  Go back to the basics, keep it simple …choose fresh natural foods as opposed to processed or boxed foods.  By making your own frozen entrees, you can help reduce the amount of preservatives, sodium, fat, and sugar while increasing the amount of fiber and protein.  Simply put, you’ll have healthy foods at your finger-tips that you can grab in a jiffy!
    Get that body moving!  Exercise helps to increase your energy level, decreases stress levels and helps to control your weight.  Take advantage of the seasons…perhaps it is the perfect time of year to get out for a walk on a nice day; go sliding, skiing or skating: visit a local fitness center; go for a bike ride; go for a roller skate or even go for a swim.  The key is to do something that you enjoy! Have fun with it!
   Reducing stress helps to prevent medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, insomnia, muscle tension and depression. Find a stress reliever that works for you.  Here’s a couple of idea’s…get out & go for a walk in a peaceful setting; relax, take a hot bath & don’t forget the candles…do something good for yourself; you deserve it!
   Following a healthy lifestyle does make a difference to your health.  I’ve seen it first hand in my own clients, right here in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Most have found that their energy levels have increased, attitudes have become positive, stress levels have decreased and they feel good about themselves.  Others have had their physicians reduce or eliminate their cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes medications!  If they can do it, you can do it too!!
  Invest in yourself now for a healthier future!  It’s never too late to start…your life is worth it!  Have a happy and healthy day – everyday!
Tara K. Antle, BSc.AHN, RHN, RNCP
Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Healthy Balance – St. John’s, NL
tara@healthy-balance.ca