On May 8th I will be part of a panel discussion after the screening of Rick Lake's "Business of Being Born." For years, I have worked with many pregnant and birthing couples and I am happy that we can now come together to watch this film together.
Just like my surgery 1 year ago, where I was an "active" participant in my healing and recovery, I wish those things for any mom birthing her baby. This film will help generate discussion as to how that might occur. We may agree/disagree with the nature of how one gives birth, however, we can not lose sight that we MUST have the choice.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The word "Mindful"
One of my son's past baseball coaches asked me what "mindful" really meant. For me, it means to slow down and think. It's such a lovely word that it keeps cropping up all over.
On May 29 and 30th I will be attending a two day workshop on "The Wise Heart and The Mindful Brain." The leaders are Jack Kornfield and Daniel Siegel, both prominent writers and educators in the field of mindfulness. I can't wait to gather more information from these leading experts!
In the meantime, let's all slow down and be mindful!
Happy day,
Lisa
On May 29 and 30th I will be attending a two day workshop on "The Wise Heart and The Mindful Brain." The leaders are Jack Kornfield and Daniel Siegel, both prominent writers and educators in the field of mindfulness. I can't wait to gather more information from these leading experts!
In the meantime, let's all slow down and be mindful!
Happy day,
Lisa
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Women Do it Again!
A colleague recently forwarded an article from UCLA. Apparently, researchers found that women who hang out with friends can counteract stress. Wow! They got paid to research that?
While two women scientists (Klein and Taylor) were talking one day in a UCLA lab, they noted that when the women who worked in the lab were stressed, "..they came in, cleaned the lab, had coffee, and bonded," says Dr. Klein. Men generally hid on their own in response to stress. Because 90% of the stress research has been done on males, this "hypotheses" has serious implications for women's health.
Here's another example of the hormone "oxytocin" clicking in; not just for birthing (as I share with my prenatal clients) but for women in friendship.
Thanks to all my girlfriends for helping science learn that women live longer when they are in community.
While two women scientists (Klein and Taylor) were talking one day in a UCLA lab, they noted that when the women who worked in the lab were stressed, "..they came in, cleaned the lab, had coffee, and bonded," says Dr. Klein. Men generally hid on their own in response to stress. Because 90% of the stress research has been done on males, this "hypotheses" has serious implications for women's health.
Here's another example of the hormone "oxytocin" clicking in; not just for birthing (as I share with my prenatal clients) but for women in friendship.
Thanks to all my girlfriends for helping science learn that women live longer when they are in community.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Lemonade Fast?
Inspired by my youngest son's 1st grade teacher, I began the process of fasting with lemondae!
Not the kind with sugar that you pour on a hot summer day, but the kind with cayenne pepper, maple syrup and lemon.
I did it! For 10 days that's all I drank, barring water and an occasional herbal tea.
Yesterday I had wheat grass and some green juice.
Today I finally introduced vegetable broth.
I have to tell you that I am so amazed at how many choices of food we have in this country. Veggie broth was like tasting something with newly enhanced taste buds!
I have more energy, lost between 10-15 pounds and can't wait to see where the journey takes me next...
Always mindful,
Lisa
Not the kind with sugar that you pour on a hot summer day, but the kind with cayenne pepper, maple syrup and lemon.
I did it! For 10 days that's all I drank, barring water and an occasional herbal tea.
Yesterday I had wheat grass and some green juice.
Today I finally introduced vegetable broth.
I have to tell you that I am so amazed at how many choices of food we have in this country. Veggie broth was like tasting something with newly enhanced taste buds!
I have more energy, lost between 10-15 pounds and can't wait to see where the journey takes me next...
Always mindful,
Lisa
Sunday, April 26, 2009
1 Year Anniversary!
No, not my wedding anniversary. 1 year ago I was at Kerlan Jobe undergoing an ACL repair to my left knee. I was reading a magazine yesterday entitled, "Experience Life". There was an article discussing how to be an active participant in your health care. And ... that I was!
My surgeon, Dr. Gambardella, was very willing to work with me in regards to my need for mind/body healing. He read me (5x) after the surgery was complete a healing mantra: "Your surgery was successful and your knee will achieve optimal health very soon."
I will always be grateful to him for his willingness to do these extra things.
Friends, clients and family can attest: I was in virtually no pain! Off my meds within 48 hours.
It's because of my experience that I feel led to help others recover from surgery quickly, as I did. It's kind of like having a "surgery coach" and I welcome the opportunity to work with others as they, too, become active participants in their own recovery.
My surgeon, Dr. Gambardella, was very willing to work with me in regards to my need for mind/body healing. He read me (5x) after the surgery was complete a healing mantra: "Your surgery was successful and your knee will achieve optimal health very soon."
I will always be grateful to him for his willingness to do these extra things.
Friends, clients and family can attest: I was in virtually no pain! Off my meds within 48 hours.
It's because of my experience that I feel led to help others recover from surgery quickly, as I did. It's kind of like having a "surgery coach" and I welcome the opportunity to work with others as they, too, become active participants in their own recovery.
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