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News You Can Use – January 15 – 22

Dr. J Renae Norton — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:22:35 +0000

There is so much information in the news about our health these days, that it can become quite overwhelming. In hopes of relieving some of the stress this can inflict on both my patients and my readers, I’ve highlighted some of the weekly health news that was of particular interest to me. Here is your news update for the week of Jan 15-22 2012!

Obama says NO to WhiteHouse.gov petition to legalize raw milk at federal level
Popular orange juices flavored with secret “flavor packs” not listed on the label
New scientific study links bee deaths to pesticides
Kids may have higher obesity risk if dad is overweight, study says
Consumers’ thirst for organic milk exceeds supply
Effort gets underway to require GMO food labeling
The Truth About Natural Foods
3 Surprising Reasons to Give Up Soda
Watching ‘The Biggest Loser’ may increase anti-fat attitudes
A randomized controlled trial of adjunctive family therapy and treatment as usual following inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa adolescents
Children Diet To Keep Off Pounds And Ward Off Bullying, Survey Says
Good Intentions Ease Pain, Add to Pleasure
Mindful Eating Restaurant Study

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Your Health in the News – 11/20-11/27

Dr. J Renae Norton — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:27:02 +0000

Your weekly health news update!

Overweight people eat less often
Green Cleaning Recipes
Watch out for high fructose corn syrup in barbeque sauces
Mindfulness meditation quiets the mind and leads to inner peace
Scientists Uncover New Role for Gene in Maintaining Steady Weight
Behavioral therapy for obesity may help family too
What Drunkorexia is Doing to College Students

Were there any news articles that you saw this week that really grabbed your attention? Leave a comment with a link. If the article helped you, it will likely help some of my other readers!

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Dr. J Renae Norton — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:02:18 +0000

Improve Your Health and Well-Being Through Feng Shui

Dr. J Renae Norton — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:29:48 +0000

Improve Your Health and Well-Being Through Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient eastern philosophy that identifies and directs spiritual energy paths. Visit my About Me section for more background on this philosophy.

Creating Health and Well-being energy throughout your home will help you Achieve more balance and harmony, in all aspects of your life. It will even help you to make better choices in terms of what you eat and whether or not you resist illnesses! Really! In a nutshell it helps us to:

Become more physically healthy,

Recover quickly from an illness,

Learn to take time for ourselves,

And get Focused and centered in our lives.

Heath and Well-Being No-No’s and Simple Changes

Clutter, Garbage, and Dirt

Kitchen

Clutter stresses us and grime invites disease. The kitchen is particularly important. If it is always full of dirty dishes, it will not invite you to prepare a “clean” and delicious meal. It will make you want to grab something and run. Have a bowl of fresh fruit out in the kitchen and maintain an organized refrigerator. Put old food in the compost immediately when it goes bad. It is critical to have a quiet, comfortable place to sit down and eat a meal in peace. It is your reward for the hard work you put into the meal and it nourishes the body better if eaten in a restful setting.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms at the center of the bagua (home) and can create health as well as financial challenges. It is another room that must be clean and inviting for us to spend the time each day to attend to our hair, teeth and skin. However it has drains that can drain away the wealth of the owner, so always keep the toilet seat down and the drains covered. Also add a few plants to strengthen your health. Plants love steamy bathrooms. You can also place mirrors on the outside of the bathroom to keep the healthy energy from going down the drains. If you have a powder room close to a front door, keep the bathroom door closed and a light on.

Bedrooms

In the bedroom surround yourself with the things you love. I have pictures o my son, and my favorite picture of myself with my grandchildren. I even have a picture of my ex-husband and I on a ski trip. We are still best friends and it’s a very happy picture of our friends and us.

To ensure restfulness:

Limit the number of books you keep by your bedside. No electronics! No bills, no paperwork at all. This is a place to rest.

Bedrooms should be soft, warm; inviting and they should smell good. Use soft pillows and handmade quilts, anything that enhances the sense of serenity and comfort.

Colors for the Bedroom

Soft and soothing colors belong in the bedroom. If you prefer warmer colors, stick to the creams, peaches, pinks, and earth tones. If you prefer cooler colors, go with light greens, blues and lavender. Blues calm; pinks and peaches invite love and romance; accents of red, pomegranate, and burgundy bring excitement and passion.

Health and Well-Being Enhancements

These should be positioned throughout the home to improve one’s health and well-being:

Healthy plants
Fresh Flowers
Symbols and items from the earth such as stones, shells, ceramics, and terra-cotta pottery
Items in yellow and green
Paintings, symbols, or photos of the earth, sun, stars, or a sunrise
Abundant artwork with fields of daisies, sunflowers, and yellow wild flowers
Real or Fake fruit and Vegetables in a colorful bowl
Symbols of peace and harmony

Sources:

Barrett J, Steenburgen M. Feng Shui Your Life. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing, 2003.

HOW CHORES HELP CREATE HEALTHY HAPPY FAMILIES

Dr. J Renae Norton — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:33:20 +0000

3 Good Reasons to Assign Household Chores for Children:

1. It can help create healthy habits. On average children age 8 – 18 spend 3 hours a day either watching t.v., playing video games or on the computer. The responsibility of a household chore would get them away from the t.v. and up and moving. Vacuuming, mopping, mowing the lawn and gardening are all good ways to increase your heart rate. Children need at least 90 minutes of moderate to strenuous physical activity a day, chores are a great way to get your child moving.

2. It can help reduce stress and family tension. A messy, cluttered house can cause a lot of tension and resentment within a family. Often parents just complain or yell at their children for not helping. This can create feelings of failure and anger for both the parent and the child. A sedentary lifestyle combined with feelings of shame, failure and anger can lead into emotional eating habits.

3. Allows parents more time to spend with their children. Why should parents spend their evenings and weekends doing all the housework? When the kids pitch in the work could be done in half the time. This time could be used to go for a family bike ride, walk or maybe even a game of chase or hide and seek. Remember ” a family that plays together stays together”.

The prevelance of childhood obesity in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the percentage of overweight children 2-5 years of age has doubled, with one in four pre-schooler’s being overweight or at risk for obesity. Fifty percent of these children will become obese adults. For more information about this study you can visit the CDC’s website at http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/#1