The Spa on Green Street

Hello everybody!  I just wanted to express my gratitude for all of you attending last Tuesday.  We got off to a great start and I want to encourage each and every one of you to sign up to our blog updates if you haven’t already – this way you will be notified every time a new article is posted.  What a great way to stay connected to each other in between our meetings, providing you the support and moral muscle needed to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.  As we discussed, studies repeatedly show that it is the lack of social support that mainly causes people to become distracted from reaching their health goals — here we have a built-in buddy system to help keep you on track!

I wanted to head things off with an overall perspective on where our nutritional instruction is going.  As the months move along, we will be discussing the finer elements of nutritional science and how it impacts your health.  Now, you have probably heard many details of nutrition in the media and sometimes they are quite conflicting, especially in the field of weight loss.  Some say it’s all about calories.  Others will tell you that calories don’t count as long as you eat certain foods.  Eat fat, don’t eat fat, drink acai berry juice, don’t drink alcohol, eat whole grains, don’t eat pasta…..and the list goes on and on.   The reality is that it really depends on you as an individual and how you respond to certain foods.  There’s a certain amount of time that is needed for you to learn how your body works and how it behaves with the many different foods available.

What I see happening in my practice as a result of all of this, is that people become confused and start missing the forest through the trees.  Why get all concerned with the minutiae of nutrition when the basics are not even being considered?  Perhaps the basics aren’t sexy enough to sell books or magazines – who knows.  Far from being simplistic, the basic elements of nutrition are actually quite simple and I will do my level best to spell them out for you in the coming months.

Get to know yourself, what you like to do and how you like to live and then work to develop a healthy plan that is as easy as you can possibly make it – not one bit harder.  This goes for your eating habits as well as your fitness habits.  This may mean exploring a little bit, trying new ideas to see if they fit, much like you would try on a new pair of shoes.  If a plan you have set for yourself is too rigid – say you have told yourself you must eat every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism burning or what not – then chances are that life will get in the way and you and the plan will part.  There are so many ways to peel this potato that anyone can find a lifestyle that works for them – it really isn’t all that difficult.  We have the tools to offer and we are here to help. 

Let’s deconstruct some of these myths of nutrition, shall we? Please join me for the first lecture on health this year – the Metabolic Makeover Seminar on Feb. 18^th.  You will come away with a renewed perspective on your health.  See you there!

What an exciting time at The Spa on Green Street! We had our first Fitness in the Round meeting and it was a great success. Kate Porfilio of Creative Field Media did a great job in explaining the blogging world and with helping us to begin the year connected and supporting each other via our blog. Thank you!

We have met some new friends and look forward to a year of education, fun and exciting field trips and plenty of success with our nutrition and fitness goals. Ricardo and I are so excited to support our community in such a specific way and we look forward to hearing from everyone on a regular basis. I would love to see some healthy recipes and ideas from everyone regarding some quick to make healthy dishes that you have found over the years!Please give us your family secrets!!

During the winter months, people spend hours at the doctor’s office and endless amounts of money on cold and flu medications. Parents panic every time their child comes home with a runny nose. But, what if there was a way to help alleviate just a bit of that stress during the winter months? Or what if there was a possibility that you wouldn’t have to take daily allergy medication anymore? Or have to listen to your significant other snore every single night?

The Spa on Green Street now offers Ancient Secrets Nasal Cleansing Pot for the cleansing of nasal passages which truly can make a difference in your family’s health. This practice has been used for centuries with yoga and meditation practitioners but has been on the rise in the United States; thanks to The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Oz, known as “America’s Doctor,” who has been a very vocal proponent of the use of neti pots.

The neti pot thins mucus to help flush it out of the nasal passages and helps increase speed and improve coordination of the cilia (tiny, hair-like structures in the nose) to more effectively remove the bacteria, allergens and other irritants that cause sinus problems.

Ear, nose and throat surgeons recommend cleansing the nasal passages after sinus surgery. Also, studies have shown that patients with chronic sinus issues that use the neti pot have a reduced need for antibiotics and nasal sprays.

Modern studies are showing that nasal cleansing is as effective as drugs for preventing sinus infections and is hugely beneficial for people with nasal allergies and headaches. Other studies have shown that people who perform nasal irrigation daily experience fewer colds than those that do not.

Nasal cleansing has also been shown to help those who snore. Use of the neti pot before sleep will help to ensure that the nasal passages are open for optimal breathing during sleep. Nasal cleansing can help to prevent snoring and mouth breathing and aid in a deeper, more relaxing sleep.

Come visit The Spa on Green Street to purchase your Nasal Cleansing Pot today! The neti pot is ceramic, dishwasher safe, and only $20.34. An amazing deal for the life-altering effects that nasal cleansing will have on you and your family!

You’re invited, bring a friend. Come experience the one-on-one fitness environment at The Body Sanctuary, Inc.

Date: Thursday, January 14,2010            

  Time: 4:30 PM-7:00PM

If you want to know all there is to know about Pilates, Yoga and functional training, we encourage you to come see all we have to offer!

• Get on board our New TRX Suspension Trainer, experience multi-joint training demos and learn of its benefits first hand.
• Get fitness tips and advice on program design and form.
•  Get a complimentary Postural Analysis with our Fitness Director.
• Play in our cardio theater
• Meet and Greet our instructors
• Drinks and snacks will be provided

Sign up NOW for the Weight Loss Seminar with Ricardo Boye and Teryl Worster , space is limited. The seminar begins at 6pm.

See you there!

Allow us to help guide you in all areas of health and wellness throughout the New Year. We will begin regular monthly support meetings for personal training, Spa clients and a guest. These sessions are designed to inspire, educate, and encourage healthy lifestyles for all those who are seeking permanent changes in their lives. Join us on the last Tuesday of every month at 6pm for a fun filled hour of discussion and motivation. Possible field trips will be planned so keep an eye out for information. Be prepared to make some permanent changes in your life and generate new and lasting friendships with like minded individuals. Subrscribe to our blog for direct access to fitness/health advice.

Topics Included:

• Utilizing social networking media for support and education in fitness
• Managing Stress effectively- Exercise, massage
• Busting nutrition and fitness Myths
• Common barriers to wellness, shared stories and experiences
• Realistic goal setting- practice makes perfect

The creation of a community with a shared purpose generates a higher level of commitment and accountability, offering an opportunity of a lifetime to achieve your goals and have fun along the way!

Dates:

Jan.26th
Feb.23rd
March 30th
April 27th
May 25th
Summer schedule TBD.