If you live in Atlanta…..
Please stop by our favorite Natural Pharmacy in Buckhead for your Detox support. They will help you customize a program just for you! 

Willner Chemists
http://www.willner.com
2900 Peachtree Rd NW # 112
Atlanta, GA 30305-2173
(404) 266-9115

FOOD OVERLOAD
Chinese medicine views proper digestion as the most essential component in living a long and healthy life. Your digestive function is made up of numerous organs all working together to break down, absorb, and process all of the nutrients in the food you eat. Without healthy digestion, you can become malnourished and toxins will build up in your body, leading to degenerative diseases and rapid aging down the road.

Indigestion is caused and made worse by overeating–especially rich, fatty, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, and acidic foods. These remedies will get your digestion on the right track.

ONE HOUR AFTERWARD:

Walk it off
After a large meal, take a 10- to 20-minute stroll. Aside from the proven benefits to your heart, walking is the perfect gentle exercise for promoting digestion and encouraging cleansing of the lymphatic system. Walking helps food move along the digestive tract, improving digestion and absorption. For added benefits, walk while massaging your abdomen with your palms, in a circle around your belly button.

Herbal tea brings relief
Relieve that feeling of fullness with herbal teas that target your digestion: Steep 1 teaspoon each of mint, rosemary, oregano, cilantro, sage, and basil and in a cup of hot water. Drink after each meal to soothe and prevent bloating. Peppermint, chamomile, and ginger tea are other good choices for settling the stomach. Also, look for Chinese herbal formulas like Indigestion for digestive support and cleansing.

THE MORNING AFTER:

Start with apple cider
Apple cider vinegar is traditionally used to remedy digestive distress, support liver detoxification, normalize digestive juices, and reduce intestinal bloating. Mix 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar with 12 ounces of warm water, and drink in the morning on empty stomach. Feel free to add a little honey or maple syrup. Lemon water will also help.

Eat right to lighten up
These meals will help your body recover from overindulgence.

Breakfast: Eat oat bran cereal, brown rice, or any other whole grain cereal (as long as it is unbleached and does not contain any added sugar or chemicals.) Pair with unflavored soy milk.
Lunch/Dinner: Eat any combination of beans, brown rice, oat bran, vegetables, and organic chicken, turkey, or soy-products.
For a powerful Super Cleanse Broth, simmer any combination of the following ingredients for an hour: collards, Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, cabbage, dandelion, Brussels sprouts, daikon radish, watercress, seaweed, shitake mushrooms, cilantro, garlic, leeks, fennel, anise, fresh ginger, and turmeric. Drink 8 ounces twice a day.
A popular herbal formula among my patients is Internal Cleanse, a special combination of natural herbs to detoxify, clear the mind, promote emotional balance, and ease digestion. For more information, click here.

Try a detoxifying exercise
This movement is from Liver Cleansing Qi Gong, a body-mind exercise that was designed by ancient Chinese physicians to help stimulate the liver and drain the excess toxins from the body:

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart in front of a tree. Inhale while raising your right leg and exhale while placing your right foot on the ground in front of you between your body and the tree. Inhale while raising both arms from the sides until they come together over your head. Exhale while lowering your hands in front of your face. Visualize green light running down your face as your hands move down to your chest. Inhale as you move your hands to the right rib cage over your liver. Exhale as you move your arms down your right abdomen and right leg, as if pushing down and out with your hands. Visualize the green light moving the toxins out of the liver, down the liver meridian on the inside right leg, and out the big toe.

ALCOHOL OVERINDULGENCE 
The liver is one of the hardest working organs in your body and performs a wide variety of functions. Its most important ones include the processing of nutrients, the production of bile to help in digestion of food and eliminating wastes, and cleansing the blood of toxins such as drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous substances.

The liver has the ability to regenerate itself, but the effects of alcohol eventually wear down the liver. I strongly suggest that you keep your drinking to a minimum for the longevity of your liver and your health, but on that rare occasion when you overindulge, consider these remedies.

ONE HOUR AFTERWARD: 

Ginger tea to the rescue
Ginger is an ancient Chinese remedy to minimize the symptoms of hangovers. Ginger has been found to soothe the digestive lining and balance gastric juices, making it a great remedy for overeating, too. This remedy is even more effective if you drink it in between alcoholic beverages.

Cut a 2-inch piece from fresh ginger root, and thinly slice. Bring three cups of water to boil in a pot. Add the sliced ginger and reduce heat to a simmer. Brew for about five minutes. Then strain out the ginger and sip the tea slowly. You may also add honey to taste.

Drink up!
Water, that is. Though this is hardly a secret remedy for combating a hangover, it bears repeating. Alcohol dehydrates your system, so drinking plenty of water will help combat some of your unpleasant hangover symptoms, rehydrate your body, and flush out toxins. Drink a few glasses of room temperature, filtered water after a night of holiday extravagance.

THE MORNING AFTER:

Start with lemon water
First thing in the morning, drink one lemon squeezed in 12 ounces of warm filtered water. Lemon activates your liver to release toxins and helps to cleanse and move the roughage that stays behind in your intestines. Throughout the day, drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water to flush your system.

Detoxify with herbal tea
Chinese traditional medicine uses natural substances to help support the healthy functions of your liver, lymphatic system, bowels, urinary tract, and skin. Try these herbs in teas to cleanse and prevent a buildup of toxins and wastes in your body:

Chrysanthemum flower is traditionally used to cleanse the liver and neutralize toxins.
Hawthorn berry is used to cleanse the blood of plaque and other toxins.

Turmeric supports the detoxification process in the whole body by increasing bile production and releasing and eliminating toxins. Simply put a tablespoon of the spice in a pot and stir over medium heat for five minutes.

Milk thistle protects and restores the liver, due to its content of silymarin.

Dandelion root has been found by studies to enhance the flow of bile, relieving liver congestion, which in turn aids the body in detoxifying.

Heal your aching head If you wake up with a “morning-after” headache, try this herbal tea to reduce head pressure: Boil 2 tbsp each of chrysanthemum flowers and mint leaves in 4 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink throughout the day until your headache subsides.

I hope this article helps you recover from the effects of overindulgence! Please feel free to share your feedback and personal health and wellness stories with us!

May you live long, live strong, and live happy And Be Well!

Kimberly
BeWell Atlanta 

info@bewellatl.com
http://bewellatlanta.com

  

The yoga classes are held on Sunday with Be Well Atlanta’s top instuctors in front of the tank where the aquarium’s three beluga whales live.

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Now, the world’s largest aquarium is introducing a new animal to complement those centuries-old yoga stances — the beluga whale.

The Georgia Aquarium — which with 80,000 animals and 8 million gallons of water is considered the biggest facility of its kind — has begun offering yoga classes in front of the tank that holds its belugas, whose playful nature and graceful movements have made them a favorite of visitors since the aquarium opened in late 2005.

“The beluga whales are so slow and so smooth in their movements, which is indeed what this is about — slow movements of the body,” said Todd DeLaune, one of the instructors of the weekly sessions. “And I think the energy of the belugas corresponds with the practice that we do.”

The classes — billed as the first of their kind — are part of an ongoing effort the aquarium has made since its inception to keep things fresh and keep visitors coming back, even in tough economic times.  Watch yoga class at aquarium »

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, who bankrolled the aquarium almost entirely out of his own pocket, said in 2005 that attractions such as aquariums have a habit of starting strong but fading after a few years, something he was determined to avoid.

“We are trying to do something new all the time, so every time you come to the aquarium there’s something new — a new program, a new animal, a new exhibit,” said spokesman Dave Santucci.

Santucci said the aquarium largely has weathered the dismal economy well, with a decrease in out-of-state and international visitors being offset by an increase in visitors who live within 100 miles and are forgoing long-distance trips themselves.

Children’s classes will be offered at the same time as the adult ones. The cost is $20 for aquarium members and $35 for nonmembers, who also get a day pass to visit the rest of the aquarium.

At a recent preview class, student Stephanie Jolluck said the atmosphere at the aquarium enhanced her practice of yoga, the physical and mental discipline believed to have originated in India as early as 3000 B.C.

“For me, it’s a dream to be here in this calm space, to watch the whales,” she said. “The music … the lights — everything is a dream.”

“The first time I came to the aquarium, I was impressed by the animals and the landscape,” she said. “One has always known that the ocean generates peace and calm.” 

Here is what one student had to say……

There isn’t a proper word in the English language to describe the immediate and long-term effects of the Beluga yoga class at the Georgia Aquarium. The whales are such mesmerizing and hypnotic creatures that I found it difficult to close my eyes and focus on the postures instead of the playful whales. I kept sneaking a peek at them instead of focusing inward but eventually it was possible to tune in to my body and get into the yoga. Even with my eyes closed, I could feel the high vibrational energy from them. It was a bit intoxicating and powerful. Yoga has been an important part of my life for over 12 years now, but this class was oh, so different.

I walked away with an incredible sense of inner peace, serenity, and joy. What a shift from “I really didn’t have the time to take the class today, I have a million things to do” to “what a beautiful and necessary gift I just gave myself!”

Yoga means “union” and experiencing that union with the peaceful and gentle Beluga whales was transformational on many levels. It is an event you will definitely want to experience for yourself!
Jennifer H Atlanta, Ga

Details: Please join us…..
Adult + Children Classes ages 3-14 (Parents can get a break)
Georgia Aquarium (Main Gate)
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000

Yoga classes begin Sunday February 8th
9:30AM-11 (Worth waking up early)

Cost:
Adults $35 (non-aquarium members) you get a free pass to the aquarium good for 90 days
Members $20

Children $25non-aquarium members) you get a free pass to the aquarium good for 90 days
Members $20

Value program (This is amazing)
5 classes passes, Aquarium Annual membership, Be Well Atlanta lifestyle card $290 value Your cost $145
You can only receive this program through the call center
Visitor Services:
Call (404)581-4000

www.georgiaaquarium.org
(You will be able to sign up online next week)

you can send us a message on facebook if you have any question.

Look for Be Well Atlanta in this months Atlantan magazine, CNN,CNN Espanol and the AJC

Be Well Atlanta is excited to announce its partnership with the Georgia Aquarium.

We will be offering a full array of yoga and wellness classes for adults and children beginning in January 2009. Through this partnership we will have the ability to educate  thousands on the benefits of yoga and meditation. It is our intention to bring a sense of peace and well-being to our community. Through the power of meditation and yoga ,you can expect to calm the nervous system, lower blood pressure, ease depression, stress and increase your ability to focus. 

Be Well Atlanta has formed a yoga alliance bringing  together the best teachers in our city. We will be launching a variety of beginner sessions, mommy and me classes, senior seated yoga, prenatal, and family classes. Through this program we will be offering corporate and private group classes. This will be a great team building program as well as an opportunity to bring people together. Be Well Atlanta can customize your program based on your companies’ needs. 

With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. This is the perfect way to slow down, connect with yourself and others, learn how to maintain optimum health, and enjoy the animals of the Aquarium. Through the commitment of both Be Well Atlanta and The Georgia Aquarium serving the community, we will also be offering classes to a full array of non-profit organizations such as, Head Start. Through this effort we will be supporting the children in our community to learn the skill of handling stress and teaching them to be self- empowered.

We can sit in the traditional cross-legged posture or in any other position that is comfortable. If we wish, we can sit in a chair. The most important thing is to keep our back straight to prevent our mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy.

We sit with our eyes partially closed and turn our attention to our breath. Breathe naturally, preferably through the nostrils, without attempting to control our breath, and try to become aware of the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils. This sensation is our object of meditation. We should try to concentrate on it excluding everything else around you

If we discover that our mind has wandered and is following our thoughts, we should immediately return it to the breath. We should repeat this as many times as necessary until the mind settles on the breath.

Enjoy!

I have been teaching meditation for over ten years and have personally experienced its unlimited benefits.  Through the power of meditation you can expect to calm the nervous system, lower blood pressure, and ease depression, stress and add the ability to focus.  By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of the external circumstances.

With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. It often feels like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. For many, the use of prescription drugs assist in attaining proper sleep, aiding in ones sex life, and altering moods. 

Our stress and tiredness make us unhappy, impatient and frustrated. It often affects our health. The common thought is that there is no time to stop and meditate! But the practice of meditation actually gives you more time by making your mind calmer and more focused. 

A simple ten or fifteen minute breathing meditation as explained below can help you to overcome your stress and find some inner peace and balance.If we train in meditation, we will be able to attain a more peaceful and healthy state from many common problems such as depression, sleep issues, lack of focus, and low libido. We will also discover I amsure the need for less medication in our lives.

In this way, we will come to experience a permanent inner peace, known as “liberation” or “nirvana”. Then, day and night in life after life, we will experience only peace and happiness.

Turn on your kitcthen tap for a glass of water and you get as much clean, fresh water as you want. But what if you just got a trickle, or worse yet, nothing at all?

It’s a problem for every one of the 6.6 billion people that live on this planet. Fresh water makes up just 3 percent of the world’s water supply. 

“There is a water crisis today. But the crisis is not about having too little water to satisfy our needs. It is a crisis of managing water so badly that billions of people – and the environment – suffer.

“Water is everybody’s business” was one the the key messages of the 2^nd World Water Forum.

Small changes that protect water supply and improve water quality

• Check all water-using appliances and equipment in your home for leaks. Running toilets, steady faucet drips, home water treatment units and outdoor sprinkler systems are common sources of leaks.
• Consider water-efficient landscaping in your  yard. 
• Replace old toilets. The major water use inside the home is toilet flushing. If your home was built in 1992 and you haven’t replaced your toilets since then, you probably could benefit from installing high-efficiency toilets that use 1.6 gallons or less per flush. A family of four can save between 14,000 and 25,000 gallons of water per year be making this change. 
• Don’t let the water run while shaving or brushing your teeth.
• Before pouring water down the drain, consider using it for other uses, such as watering plants. You can catch this water by placing a bucket in the shower or the sink.
• Operate the dishwasher only when completely full.
• Sweep driveways and sidewalks rather than hosing them off.
• When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shutoff valve.
• Install low-flow shower head