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Food for Thought From Mindy Gorman-Plutzer

Hi Paul,

The body holds much of the information we need to function at our best, but too often we ignore its messages and plow ahead with what our minds tell us. Perhaps because we’re not taught from early on to pay attention to, or trust, internal messages as well as external demands, we frequently ignore our body’s communications.

So we take another extra-strength aspirin rather than investigating what’s causing our head to ache. We use more caffeine or sugar to give us a lift when we feel tired, rather than hearing our body’s message about needing rest or recognizing our fatigue as an early symptom of burnout we’d do well to honor.

We fail to take into account the thousand little messages communicated to us by how we’re holding ourselves: the mouth that’s pinched and tight rather than relaxed. The fact that our shoulders are up around our ears, the knot of tension in our stomach as we promise to do something when closer consideration might tell us we are already over-extended.

These days we’re notorious for putting deadlines ahead of the protests of aching bones or inadequately nourished bellies. (Is there hidden wisdom in calling a due date a deadline in the first place?) Instead of asking our body what it wants, we go for the quick fill-up or the comfort food that may be the last thing we really need.

So what to do to give your body an equal say in how you use it?

Start with the breath. Breathing consciously is a major part of body awareness. Turn off thoughts and just let yourself experience the inflow and outflow of breath. Label them, “In. Out. In. Out.” Note how and where you are breathing or failing to, a clear sign something important is going on.

Allow yourself quiet time. Sit for ten minutes just observing yourself, even (especially!) in the middle of a busy day. Meditate. Take a walk or a nap. Allow time to do nothing. Soak in a hot tub rather than taking a quick shower.

Get a massage. It’s not self-indulgence to be massaged; it wakes up the whole nervous system and helps you tune in.

Use your journal to dialogue with your body. Ask your body how it’s feeling, what it wants, what’s going on. Give that healthy hunger or craving a voice and let it tell you what its message is. And practice listening!

Do a body inventory to relax. Start with your toes and work upwards. Scan your body from the inside. Or try tensing each part slightly, then relaxing it to release residual tension.

Practice mindfulness. Get used to tuning in to your physical self, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing.

Take a walk in Nature, barefoot. Research teaches that contact with the earth offers amazing health benefits including lowering stress levels, improving sleep and circadian rhythms and decreasing chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue.

Hungry for more? Schedule a complimentary Discovery call with me. During the call, we’ll discuss your biggest eating challenges and health concerns as well as answer your most pressing questions. The Discovery call in and of itself is an amazingly valuable opportunity – you’ll get clarity on how to confidently proceed on your health journey – and many of my clients have called it the single most impactful conversation they’ve had around their issue. Here’s the link to my calendar.

Breathe, Stay safe with love and care,

Mindy

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Laura Norman is the founder of the Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology Centers in New York City, The Berkshires and Boynton Beach, FL. She is the foremost authority on Reflexology with 3 Masters degrees in education. In addition to being an educator, Laura is a Nationally Board-Certified Reflexologist, Nationally Board-Certified Massage Therapist, Esthetician and Inspired Life CoachSM. https://www.lauranorman.com/

Laura is author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, which is published in several languages and has sold half a million copies worldwide. She is regularly featured in major magazines and newspapers, and on TV and radio.

For over 40 years Laura has pursued her passion of making the science of Reflexology understood, appreciated and available around the world. To that end Laura developed the most comprehensive Reflexology training programs available, and offers her programs at spas, salons, wellness centers, universities, hospitals, massage schools, Hippocrates Health Institute, as well as at her own Reflexology Training Centers.

We are very pleased to have Laura here today to share with us how Laura Norman Holistic ReflexologySM can have a dramatic impact on your life.

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Put Your Best Foot Forward

BY STACEY FEINTUCH MARCH 25, 2021

Some say that the best part of getting a pedicure is the foot massage.

Yet it pales in comparison to a reflexology session, where a reflexologist applies specific techniques to the feet, hands, face and ears to optimize your health and well-being.

Reflexology boasts an array of health benefits. “Reflexology is beneficial for so many conditions,” says Laura Norman, founder of Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology and a leading international expert on reflexology, practicing in Delray Beach and New York City.

“Due to the concentration of thousands of nerves in the feet, hands, face and ears, reflexology is an effective way to induce relaxation in one’s body, mind and spirit. When you’re relaxed, your body can find its natural balance. Circulation improves, the immune system gets stronger and aches and pains throughout the body melt away.”

Reflexologists also address concerns unique to women like PMS, fertility, pregnancy and menopause. “People tell me they sleep better since their mind is at peace,” says Norman. “They wake up restored, refreshed and full of energy, which sharpens their focus and helps them get more done in a day.”

What to Expect

During your visit, your reflexologist will ask about your health history and goals to understand how they can best support you. Fully dressed, you’ll remove your shoes and socks and lie on a table in a dimly lit room. “The ambiance is cozy and the reflexology is deeply soothing,” says Norman. “People often fall asleep while we work on them.”

Your reflexologist will apply moderate pressure to reflex areas on your feet, hands, face and ears, which correspond to different parts of your body. The frequency of your visits depends on what issues you’re addressing. “Results are cumulative. The more regularly you go, the better the impact,” says Norman. “Consistency brings optimum results.”

Reflexology is safe and effective. “If you have any serious medical conditions, check with your physician before your session,” says Norman. Reflexology is complementary to traditional medical care and also helpful for preventative care. Rather than treating specific illnesses, reflexologists supercharge your body’s natural healing abilities.

Bottom line, reflexology’s benefits are immense. “It helps my clients and myself relax so much,” says Norman. “You’ll feel wonderful all over and your whole being will thank you.”

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A Day Dedicated to Bringing Health, Wellness, and Education to the

 Long Island Community

THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, COMMITTED TO BRINGING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IS HOSTING A FREE HEALTH FAIR THIS SATURDAY, JULY 26TH FROM 10 AM – 3 PM AT THE SYOSSET CAMPUS, 6801 JERICHO TURNPIKE. THE FAIR WILL FEATURE:

• FREE CHAIR MASSAGES
• T’AI CHI AND QI GONG DEMONSTRATIONS
• ACUPUNCTURE DISCUSSIONS
• BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
• REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC, AND RAFFLES FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR MASSAGE AND ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS

MEDIA COVERAGE INVITED.

DATE:            SATURDAY, JULY 26^TH

TIME:              10:00 AM

PLACE:          THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, SYOSSET CAMPUS

6801 JERICHO TURNPIKE, SYOSSET, NY 11791

NOTE: TO RSVP OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARIA CARFAGNO AT MCARFAGNO@RUBENSTEINPR.COM / 212-843-8364

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Good News speaks to Heather at the Holistic Chamber of Commerce monthly gathering. Heather, a massage therapist and entrepreneur, shares her Good News on how she healed her father.

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Jay Rapporport is a film writer. He loves the path of creating films with a great sense of humor in a creative way. Jay also works for a company that creates and sells apps.

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Ayurveda is the science of life, a 5,000-year-old traditional holistic system of well-being from India. ‘ayur’ means ‘of life’ and Veda’ means ‘knowledge’. Ayurveda is the knowledge of longevity which offers healing, rejuvenation and self-realization through balanced food, herbs, yoga, massage, aroma, and meditation.

Ayurveda teaches us to pay attention to how and what we eat, and to take responsibility for our health.
Ayurveda is very clear when it comes to food. Sattvic (pure) food is needed to heal and maintain good health and must incorporate six tastes in every meal: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, astringent and pungent.

Modern medical science also recommends a vegetarian diet for good health and prevention of stress-related , health problems.
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