Welcome to Class
Goals:
- Learn about Mark Bittman’s commentary on our food supply; how sugar affects our brain
- Learn about the physio ball and try a ten minute exercise
- Take time for yourself each day
- Learn from Dr. Mimi Guarneri’s holistic strategies for good health
- Complete 3 SMART goals, one each for Nutrition, Exercise and Take time for yourself. Keep food records. Journal
- Daily Mantra “Every passing day my body becomes more energetic, more healthy”
Nutrition Activity
“What’s wrong with our food”
In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer, Mark Bittman, weighs in on what’s wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it’s putting the entire planet at risk. Mark Bittman: “What’s wrong with our food” – watch video
Understanding how sugar affects the brain
Exercise (Always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program)
Having an exercise ball around the house or office is a great way to keep the core in shape. You can use it while working on the computer or on a 10 minute break.
Total Body Exercise Ball Workout Video – Express 10 Minute Physioball Workout Routine
Taking Time for Yourself
Learning many strategies to take care of yourself is essential. Learn from one of our own San Diego health practitioners located in La Jolla, Dr. Mimi Guarneri. She is Board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, nuclear medicine and holistic medicine. Dr. Guarneri is President of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.
Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine with Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABIHM