Easy Being Green

24 Feb 2016 by elizabeth reiss in categories Living All Right, Uncategorized and tagged , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

Chlorophyll is a liquid I have been drinking nightly for years. Although the way I do it can leave your mouth a blue-ish green, I  find it palatable and the benefits exponential so it doesn’t bother me with my husband, or my old roommate remarks about my blue mouth.

Chlorophyll is a green substance that does not have much of a taste and is a great hea

A shot-a-day

A shot-a-day

lth supplement. It is found in green leafy vegetables and also green fruits (kiwi, etc..) Some research shows its effective in cancer prevention and weight loss which might be due to its effects on satiety. It has also been proven to help detox the body, help with the removal of germs and the ability stop the growth of new ones. It has also been proven to help with halitosis and who doesn’t want the security of knowing you have healthy breath!! There are a few companies who sell chlorophyll that is Mint flavored but I do not like the taste of those. I prefer this chlorophyll.

I have also found that chlorophyll helps with my digestion. Although my diet is relatively clean (I can always find improvements..) sometimes I need a little help with the elimination. This can happen more often while on a juice cleanse or eating extremely paleo or honestly, sometimes it can happen if you are not consuming enough water, after traveling on an airplane or without explanation. Sometimes instead of wracking my brain with the “how when why” I just concede to a shot or two of chlorophyll at night just to make sure.

There is also research on its ability to help with low iron levels. Instead of reaching for a pill or a more traditional method of increasing levels, I always try to try a more holistic approach (obviously with my doctors approval) and liquid chlorophyll has been a great help. Talk to your doctor about it!

Directions:

At night take a gulp or two before brushing your teeth and heading to bed. I usually take my probiotic with it…

Other options for a less green mouth:

Mix 1-2 tbsp of fresh chlorophyll in a big glass of water before bedtime.

Getting Crazy!!!

10 Feb 2016 by elizabeth reiss in categories Little Bit Right, Uncategorized and tagged , , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

Reaction Crazy BallGetting CRAZY!!!!

As a mother, father, coach, private sports coach, teacher or family member, we are often looking for fun activities to do with our kids  that takes up relatively little space, is not only entertaining  and fun but can also sneak in something beneficial, educational and/or improves something they need to work on.

For those of us with kids that like (and NEED) to move, are gifted athletically/striving toward athletic prowess, there is a little secret toy that many coaches and experts often pull out of their secret skill arsenal.

Enter, the Crazy Ball This ball has been around for decades and has helped turn lazy kids into active ones, quiet times into giggling and laughing times, random afternoons into crazy competitions, and, mediocre athletes with little ability to react and little coordination into movement and agility machines.

With its 6 sides it can bounce, leap, and pop in a million different directions and its your job to catch the ball on a given number of bounces. For example, “Hey, Charlie, let it bounce twice then catch it… Now, three times and then catch it..” Continually try to build up and catch on the given number of bounces and create competitions with your kids or among your kids friends.

So, the next time you need an easy activity (also great to pack on vacation as it is small and compact and fun for adults too (I promise its a workout if you play with your kids and the laughter and bonding is contagious) bring along the crazy ball.

Directions and benefits below!

Benefits:

  1. Helps improve reaction time (great for tennis, baseball, soccer and squash, ice hockey)
  2. Supports hand-eye coordination and development (great for football, tennis, baseball, soccer, squash, lacrosse,
  3. Increases overall agility and footwork (obvious, no?)
  4. Improves concentration (focussing on the ball and on improvement in situations where there is no predicability of what will happen!

Directions:

  1. As many players can participate
  2. Each round a different player can be the leader
  3. Decide on the number of bounces (each person can get a chance, or you can all go for the same ball or challenge each other and see how far up you can go as a team)
  4. Get in “ready position” which is usually very similar throughout sports
  5. Focus your eyes on the ball and/or eyes of the challenger
  6. The leader drops the ball usually from shoulder height and decide whose turn it is to “go for” the ball

For additional and advanced crazy ball games and products please do not hesitate to reach out!

Scrub that body

10 Feb 2016 by elizabeth reiss in categories Living All Right, Uncategorized and tagged , , , , , , | Be the first to comment here.

Scrub a dub dub

Scrub a dub dub!

 

Scrub a dub dub! I love body brushing. I have been practicing this technique regularly now for the past 6 months and have become hooked and truly feel a difference in my body.  I was introduced to the practice a few years ago and was a bit skeptical and felt that the instructions were a bit too confusing and, as a result, did not really give it a full effort until the last couple of months. What I have found from using my body brush (and, after confirming my results with others online, through conversations with friends and other “wellness” oriented people will hopefully encourage you to give it a whirl. Below are some benefits (most of them confirmed from personal experience) and directions…

Benefits:

  1. Increases blood circulation
  2. Helps with bloating and water retention
  3. Reduces celulite
  4. Makes body smoother and also increases lotion absorption after application
  5. Helps with digestion especially when emphasis is given toward the stomach and side areas as well as your chest
  6. Helps shed dead skin cells and helps with skin rejuvenation and tone
  7. Helps with lymphatic drainage (which, truthfully seems to be such a broad phrase but basically means ridding the body of toxins and waste, mostly described by the benefits above)

Directions: 

Practice 3-5x a week before showering

  1. Most research suggests to body scrub first thing in the morning. I usually do it prior to showering which rarely happens in the morning… But, if you do practice in the morning, you will most likely get an energy surge

2) Start at the toes and work your way up the body always leading toward the heart. Many suggest 10-15 “brushes” on each area of the body, others tout to give your body a a 5 minute brush down. It depends for me- I usually go by how my body is feeling.

3) I spend a few extra minutes on areas that are prone to stretch marks. So, back of the legs/under the butt, sides of the thighs, stomach, side abdomen and belly.

4) When working on your belly and armpits, use a circular, clockwise motion (same direction as your digestion) so as to aid in one of the benefits- digestive health!

5) Whala! Now jump in that warm shower (I know, many say you should take a lukewarm shower, but I cant give up my extremely hot shower!) for a well deserved cleaning! **I usually find that when I exfoliate with a light cleanser in the shower, after body brushing, the exfoliating benefits are much more substantial.