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New Thoughts on Dieting and Health

October 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Print This Post Print This Post

Black Sesame Seeds

I’m always on the lookout for beneficial diet ideas that would help make the process of reducing to a healthy weight more appealing and less of a struggle.

Since being introduced to the concept of energy healing and energy medicine in April (see blog about topic) I’ve done a lot of reading about it, participated in some teleseminars, and have attended some workshops through Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ).  I’ve learned some things that may prove helpful.  I’m trying some of those techniques now and want to share them with you.

I know all of you have seen the advertisements for Wu-Yi tea and Wu-Long tea, supposedly a miracle diet aide.  In my research I learned that both of those teas are brand names for types of oolong tea.  Oolong teas (halfway between green and black teas), indeed, contain large amounts of polyphenols, that according to the Health24.com website help to control obesity by activating the enzyme responsible for dissolving fatty deposits (triglycerides) and enhancing the function of fat metabolism.  So oolong tea can help with dieting.  You can buy oolong teas from many tea merchants but it isn’t a miracle diet aide.

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Tags: Non-strenuous Exercise · Food Tips · Moral Support · Dieting Tips

Get Fit, Have Fun, and Lose Weight Doing Nordic Ski Walking

March 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Print This Post Print This Post

Nordic WalkingOver the past six months or so I’ve been seeing people walking along the streets and sidewalks using ski pole-like sticks as they walk.

I wondered what they were doing, so I decided to do some research on the Internet.

I learned that the people were doing Nordic ski walking. As I read the material I got very excited about trying the technique myself.

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Tags: Lifestyle · Non-strenuous Exercise