Alamo Acucare

It is after the big holidays, post resolution time, and a very bleak part of the year.  You maybe feeling a bit blah.  I was online earlier and it was noted that today is the lowest part of all days according to numerology etc.  I have a secret to share with…EXECISE and DIET.

Yes, yes, yes, I know that you have heard it all before and guess what.  It is true exercise alone makes you feel great and it will kick the bleaks, blues, and blahs away.

You can sneak in exercise without too much effort. For instance:

• Park as far away as possible when going to the mall, grocery store, and dare I say the GYM.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

If you joined a gym this year congratulations! Now all you have to do is make a commitment to your self to go at least three times a week.

We spend way too much time looking at television. Instead of passively viewing “your shows” get on the floor and do some old-fashioned push-ups, sit ups, and leg lifts.  It does not matter what you do as long as you get your body moving (moderation is key).

My other secret I want to share with you are snacks. Keep healthy single portion snacks such as nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, with you and munch all day long.  This will help boost your metabolism and keep your blood sugar from dropping to low.

Here is a list of foods that you may wish to add to your regular diet when you are feeling the winter or anytime blahs:

• brown rice
• cucumber
• apples
• cabbage
• fresh wheat germ
• kuzu root
• wild blue-green-micro-algae
• apple cider vinegar.

Try to have at least one of these foods with each meal.  Specifically, one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a little water or 1.5 grams wild blue-green algae one to three times per day.  Remember the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

If you are not benefiting from the above suggestions by all means see your favorite acupuncturist straight away.

To your health,

R.E. Cravens, L.Ac.