Using Progesterone

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Menopause can be a difficult time, especially if your hormones or out of balance. That is why a lot of women turn to progesterone - it really helps them. Menopause is a natural part of life. But what isn't natural are all the painful side effects. The best way to take it is with a progesterone cream.

You can find natural progesterone cream at health stores, department stores, and online. But before you purchase a cream, such as bioidentical progesterone cream, it is important to do research about the product and the company. If you don't you may end up with a product that doesn't work or makes you feel worse.

Keeping Hair Healthy

I try to have healthy hair. I went through a period of time when I abused my hair. I got a perm. I used over the counter hair dye. I continually used my curling iron. Now, I don't do that anymore. I one went almost a year without getting a haircut, and my stylist said my hair was healthy.

Here's what I do:

• I don't blow dry it
• I only use a straight iron once in a while and I ALWAYS use ceramic ones, which are better for your hair
• To defrizz I use leave-in conditioner
• I don't use hair products
• I was my hair only 2-3 times a week

That's really it. In winter, I sometimes apply oil before washing my hair.

Purchasing Organic Goods

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One thing that I've learned is that organic is definitely the way to go. It is important to eat organic food, for example, because it is simply better for you. Not only are there no chemicals, which can harm your body, but they are also richer in vitamins.

I also like to purchase other organic products such as those for the body. Lotions and creams absorb into your skin. If these are full of chemicals they can harm you. Organic skin care is definitely important.

Organic health products are also important. When you take things like organic vitamins, you are feeding your body with the right things to keep you healthy.

Quick, Healthy Dinner Ideas

I've been on the go a lot lately. I find that unless I plan ahead or have some kind of dinner lined up that doesn't take long to make, I end up eating things that are bad for me. So to avoid it, I came up with a list of quick, healthy dinners.

• Baked chicken breast with lemon pepper seasoning and a big salad
• Salads of any kind, especially if veggies are pre-cut - add meat for extra protein
• Homemade soup. I like to make a big pot when I have some spare time and then eat it throughout the week

I try to have at least one of these three things on hand for when I need a quick meal.

Get a Degree

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Do you want to get a degree? Maybe you already have one and want to change fields. Or perhaps you just want to extend your education. I have found that higher education is very important. Capella is one of those schools you should check out. They have been doing this for a while and specialize in distance learning. They have all kinds of new programs, too. That means that you can easily find the degree that you want and that you have even more choices. Distance learning is a great way to make sure that you get your degree in time because you can fit it into your lifestyle. It also tends to be less expensive than some of the universities that are out there.

Trail Snacks

I love hiking. I have found that there are certain things I love to take with me on the trail and others I am not fond of. I don't like sports drinks, sports gels, and most fitness bars (except promax). But I LOVE the follwing:

• honey
• water
• pretzels
• baked lays potato chips
• dried fruit
• trail mix
• granola bars
• nuts

I have found that if I eat throughout the day, I have more stamina. These are easy foods to eat.

Eating Healthy on the Go

When we are in a rush, that is when it is likely to make bad food choices without thinking about it. Instead, try making it easy to make good choices. Here are some tips:

• precut vegetables like carrot sticks and celery sticks and leave them in fridge
• wash all fruits and veggies and let them dry before you put them in the fridge
• make some sandwiches and put them in the freezer
• premake things like pancakes and waffles. You can heat them up.
• Learn how to make healthy granola bars, or find some at the store.
• Look at the menu and order the healthiest item.

Direct Mail Service for Business Owners of all Industries

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If you have a business, you should consider using a service to help you with your direct mail campaign. There is a company called Martin Worldwide that has a product called ResponseCom that can help you with your Travel leads. No matter what industry you are in, including health and fitness, this is something that can really help you keep track of your database and direct mail needs. They have a unique feature where they back their database up in print just in case the system crashes. However, they've been in business for around a decade so they have had a lot of practice getting things right. If you have a business, you know you need all the help you can get to make things easier.

Hiking in Mount Rainier

I went hiking five out of the last six days in the park. This was such a great way to explore the park! Because of all the hiking I've done, I've noticed an increase in leg strength. I've been hiking at least once a week since the summer began.

I would alternate a long hike with a short one. I did two long ones and five short onces. By short I mean three miles or less. I wonder if I've lost any weight?

10,000 Steps - A New Goal

I have a new goal - to walk 10,000 steps a day. Yesterday I went well past that. Today, I am not even close. That doesn't mean I won't succeed today. I am determined to. But, I need to make sure that I get off the couch and walk around once in a while.

Right now I am at 2872 steps and it is almost 5 o'clock.

In addition, I am going to an aerobics class at 6:30. My sister teachers Body Jam, a Les Mills class (a company in Australia). If you have the opportunity to go to a Les Mills class, it's a real treat. They are fun and they train their instructors really well, which means you can actually DO it without feeling confused.

Natural Health is Important

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I don't know about you, but I love knowing that there are resources out there that will help you when you are sick - resources that are natural. A lot of people don't realize this but eating well and making lasting changes through natural health products are very important.

When you are looking for resources and information on natural health, Oasis Advanced Wellness is a good source for you. They help you by offering a resource for you to buy products AND learn about them. It is important to know waht you are purchasing, otherwise you could cause yourself some harm.

Oasis Advanced Wellness offers much more than natural health supplements. They also offer things like consulting and customized health problems. It is worth it to check them out.

Counting Protein

I don't get enough protein, so I started counting protein grams. I've realized that it is easier than I think to get 100g a day. Since I have an intense workout schedule, I need protein for my muscles to heal.

Here are some tips I've come up with:

• one can of tuna supplies 23 g. that's considerable!
• Soy milk is high in protein and a great snack.
• Almonds are also a good source of protein.
• Even seaweed has 1g of protein.
• Instead of gatorade for a sports drink, I've been drinking accelerade which has 6g protein for the bottle.

Recovering After Exercise

I am working on boosting my nutrition so that I can recover after a hike or any other exercise. If I am going to be active, my muscles need to heal so I can get stronger. Here is how I will do it:

• 8 servings of fruits and vegetables a day for antioxidants (free radicals can cause swelling)
• take a multivitamin
• 100g of protein

So far I've had 1 serving fruits and vegetables and 15g protein.

Purchasing Metals

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When it comes to investing, I like to keep it natural. What better way to do that than to purchase things like silver bars? If you are interested in investing in precious metals, you are in good company. It is popular because it is timeless. It is also natural and a good thing to do. Monex is a company that is good at what they do because they understand the benefits of investing in metals. They've also been doing it for a while. If you want to go with a company who can ship things like gold bars to you in a safe and secure way, consider them. Why would you want to invest in metals? Well, they never go out of style. They have seriously been popular and reverred since ancient times. This is not an investing fad but something that could really pay off.

Foods to Eat While Hiking

Here is a short list of my favorite hiking foods:

• whole wheat pretzels
• junior mints
• chewy granola bars
• baked lays
• shot blocks by cliff
• gatorade
• plenty of water

Those are my favorites so far. I notice a big difference in my stamina when I eat what I am supposed to. Other things I plan on trying are homemade sports drink made from herbs and also things like skittles, hard candy, and jelly beans.

Fueling Up For Hiking

I have been having trouble with stamina and fatigue on my hikes. But I figured out a way to help change that. I learned that you need 60g of simple carbohydrates as well as adequate salt and fluids. So, I make sure I eat throughout a hike. In just three hikes, I went from taking a long time and feeling almost sick at the end of a strenuous hike to beating the published book time by 35 minutes. That goes to show you that nutrition is VERY important.

Appreciative Coaching - Capella University

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A Capella University faculty member has co-authored a book on Appreciative Coaching. For a while now, Capella University has proven to be a great option when it comes to adult education and continuing education. It is a great thing knowing that the people who are devoted to teaching you are well accomplished as well. The book is basically written for managers and other people who can change the way things are going in a particular organization. When an instructor of a university takes the time to write something devoted to helping make the world better, that shows that the school is also devoted to the same things. No matter what you study there you are sure to get a good education.

Favorite Herbal Hair Rinses

I realized that I love hair rinses. I usually just brew a strong tea, about four cups worth. Here are the herbs I use:

• Stinging Nettle - makes hair shiny
• Parsley - good for dandruff
• Rosemary - stimulates the scalp and enhances dark hair
• Chamomile - enhances light hair, mix with fresh lemon juice

I just choose one of those and I never mix them. Sometimes I will put a splash of vinegar.

Herbs for Pain - New Squidoo Lens

I decided to create a series of Squidoo lenses devoted to topics of health and herbal medicine. My first is "Herbs for Pain". This is a topic that I always seem to need information on, either for myself or for friends and family.

Right now, I have a sore wrist and sore neck. I am about to take some of my own advice!

Weight Loss and Listening to Your Hunger Signals

I think it is important to pay attention to your cravings and to listen to your hungry cravings. When I was really in touch with this, I was thin. I don't think that is an accident.

Here are my cravings of the week:

• lemons
• cabbage salad Greek style - with lemons!
• tomato soup
• corn - corn on the cob, popcorn, grits
• dark, dark chocolate

So for dinner, I am eating all of that. With maybe a dark chocolate square and some tea for dessert.