http://www.bodyofwisdom.com A collection of resources for fit, balanced and conscious living Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:12:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is our a collection of resources for fit, balanced, joyful and conscious living. No manifesto, no one right way to live. Just a space to share the wisdom of what's working for us — physically, mentally, spiritually. We're posting healthy living tips and strategies, recipes, meal plans, food diary forms, ... http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2006/01/11/welcome-to-bodyofwisdomcom/ because sources are telling us that Turmeric -- a primary spice in the curry mix -- is the anti-inflamatory bomb! (And because it is so delicious.) Last week we made our own version of this yummy recipe from America's Test Kitchen. (Pretty painless registration required.) Dr. Weil sums up Turmeric's ... http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/02/19/were-eating-more-curry/ from thirdage.com. Among my favorites: laugh a lot (it boosts the immune system); get a pet (it lowers the heart rate); have a drink (it could protect you from cognitive decline); eat dark chocolate (it can lower your risk of stroke); take up singing (it reduces depression); and eat more ... http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/02/13/20-great-ways-to-well-being/ How do the brainiacs do it? Pretty much as you'd expect: by-the-numbers with an emphasis on charting. Jeremy Zawodny, Yahoo platform engineer, lost 50 pounds and documents his process to the world in his diet plan. In his "What You Need to Know" section: • Small changes have a major impact ... http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/01/16/the-geek-way/ for effective and safe workouts. The American Council on Exercise -- a non-profit fitness certification and education organization -- offers an online library with photos and instructions for more than 80 exercises, many including a discussion of common errors in form. http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/01/12/good-form-is-essential/ 'Tis the season for the resolution-makers and the tip purveyors. Here's a sampling: From WebMD: 10 Ways to keep your motivation high all year long. From Dr. Weil: Five Tips for Successful Weight Loss. From The Boston Herald: Successful dieters serve up their weight-loss secrets. From Homemakers Magazine: A dietitian's weight-loss secrets. http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/01/04/january-tipmania/  Kate Hill -- an American culinary teacher and writer living and working in Gascony -- recently discussed the "The French Paradox" on Public Radio International's The World. So why aren't the famously food-loving, butter and meat-eating, wine drinking French fat? Hill says the French approach eating with the patience to ... http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/01/03/the-way-franaise/ from the National Institutes of Health: Tips to Help You Get Active. http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/01/01/exercise-excuse-busting/ Made some resolutions about healthy weight and exercise? Keeping a journal will help you keep your resolve. To get started, click here for our free, printable journal worksheets. http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2007/01/01/tools-for-a-new-start/ confuse many, says WebMD. They also offer tips for deciphering the info on labels. http://www.bodyofwisdom.com/archives/2006/10/03/food-lables/