Sunday, August 16, 2009

Week 5- Optimum Health

Hello Everyone,

It's wonderful to be in good health and doing things that are great for your body. So come along with me on Week 5 to optimum health.

Diet

Try some ginger this week-- fresh in a dish ,or as a tea , or crystallized ginger.

Benefits-- Ginger improves digestion of protein, strengthens mucosal lining of the upper GI tract, and has a wide range of actions against intestinal parasites. Ginger helps in healing and immunity. Ginger also tones the circulatory system and has anti-cancer effects.

Ginger Tea

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Put ginger into a cup of boiling water, cover, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
Strain, add honey to taste-- serve hot or cold.


2. Exercise

Walk 30 minutes 5 x this week

3. Mental/Spiritual

Continue daily 5 minute meditation-- 1 minute midday meditation.

Listen to a piece of music that you find inspirational and uplifting.

Fresh flowers in your house.

That's all!

Katina Hunter
http://www.stepparty.com/