Date: Saturday, March 10th

Time: 9:00 am until 1:00 pm

Cost: $20

Please register by calling (231) 750-2525 or RSVP to our facebook page.

Yoga is a great mind/body workout that rejuvenates and invigorates your body! Yoga participants use a combination of stretching and strengthening exercises coupled with deep breathing to re-energize their bodies. Come join us for your free class.

Pass the word about this. New clients are welcome. As a bonus if you bring someone and they decide to join the session that begins March 5th, you will get in on our referral rewards program giving you a discount on your session and entering you into the $100 “Gift of Energy” drawing on March 31st!

Register by calling us at (231) 750-2525 or RSVP to our facebook page.

2 cups each carrots and celery, 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, 1-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, 1-inch pieces
2 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed
1 bunch scallions, separate green and white
2 1/2 cup Chicken stock
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons tawny or port wine
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2-4 teaspoons chinese chili-garlic sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon aniseed
1 cinnamon stick

Line bottom of slow cooker with vegetables. Top with pork and scallion whites in medium saucepan, add stock, soy sauce, wine, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar, chile-garlic sauce to taste and garlic. Bring to a simmer. Pour over pork and vegetables. Add aniseed to stew. Nestle cinnamon stick into the stew.

Cover and cook 5 1/2 to 6 hours on low. Discard cinnamon stick. Remove any visible fat from the surface of the stew. If sue is too thin use a water/flour mixture to thicken, stirring until slightly thickened. Garnish with scallion greens.

6 servings

PER SERVING: Calories 279; fat 8.5 g (saturated 2 g); cholesterol 70 mg; sodium 936 mg; carbohydrates 16 g (fiber 5 g); protein 30 g; vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 79%; Selenium 62%

You are welcome to come in for a free consult to figure out what the best solution is to reach your goals. Call or e-mail today to set your appointment up!

Check out our schedule here.

1. Assess your life. Sit down with a paper and pencil. Start by making a list of your priorities (i.e. showing my children love and stability, giving my spouse/significant other the love they deserve, serve God and my community, make an income, etc.). Then below the priorities make three columns; one titled “need”, one titled “want”, one titled “neither”. On a separate sheet of paper begin to list, with a number (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), everything that you do daily, weekly, etc. You may have a list of 10 things or a list of 200. Then begin marking each entry in the columns taking into consideration your priorities. “Needs” are those items that you have to do to exist (include things like spending time with you children in this column). “Wants” are those items that you may enjoy, but aren’t necessary. “Neither” is all the items that you don’t need to do nor want to do. Once this task is complete, cross off everything that falls in the “neither” column. These are the things you should remove from your busy life. Next, think about the “wants” column. Make a decision which “wants” are most important to you. Those that are not, cross them off. Those that are left are the items that you need to pour your energy into. For everything crossed out you need to find a way to get it out of your life. They are draining you; and making you thicker in the middle!
2. Just Relax – Deep breathing is the easiest way to achieve relaxation any time, anywhere.  To practice one form of deep breathing, begin in a comfortable position. If you are standing or sitting, stand or sit tall and erect. If you are lying down, bend your knees placing your feet on the floor. Close your eyes and place your hands on your abdomen. Begin taking a deep breath through your nose trying to expand you stomach, causing your hands to press up and out. Slowly exhale through your mouth. Repeat, trying to slow your breathing with each successive breath. Continue doing this for a minimum of 3-5 minutes. If you can set more time aside, do so. Deep breathing is very effective in reducing your blood pressure, reducing your heart rate and increasing your natural happy drugs (endorphins).
3. Exercise – Try yoga or Tai chi. Both these forms of exercise encourage deep breathing and release tension in the muscles. When you complete one of these classes or videos you will feel rejuvenated and energized. There are numerous classes and videos available. We will be offering a Yoga class beginning in March. Watch the website, newsletter/blog and Facebook for more details.
4. Sleep – Be sure and get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. This will help you cope better with the stress you are under. If it isn’t possible because of your crazy schedule, it is time to go back to #1 and start prioritizing and taking some of your commitments off your schedule.

No matter what option(s) you choose, it is important to have time to enjoy life with your family and friends. Be sure and take time to enjoy your favorite hobbies. This is what life is about. The deadlines and craziness is sometimes needed to take advantage of the hobbies and fun stuff, but it shouldn’t replace the good stuff in life. Remember, life is a journey, not a destination. Be sure and take time every day to enjoy the ride!

What can you do about it? First you need to reduce the stress where ever possible. See the article titled “AHHH Help Me; I’m Drowning!” for ideas on reducing stress. Then follow below for some great ways to get a “natural high”:

1.  Detox – Break your body of it’s addiction to stimulants. This means giving up all stimulants including caffeinated beverages and foods like coffee, tea, energy drinks, chocolate, etc. At first it can be awful. You may experience headaches, extreme mood shifts, difficulty with sleep, and fatigue. However within 3-4 days the headaches will cease and within 2-3 weeks you will realize that you don’t need the stimulants that you had become so dependent upon. Your body will be able to adapt to stress better. We offer a detox solution at Shoreline Natural Wellness to help you through the process. Just call to arrange the start of yours.
2. Exercise – Exercise can either relieve stress and energize the body or add stress and fatigue the body. You need to do the right amount and the right balance of exercise. This would include moderate level of cardiovascular exercise like a quick paced walk, a moderate paced bike ride or a rejuvenating dance class (i.e. Zumba or Turbo Jam). It should also include stretching with deep breathing.
3. Meditation – Although meditation can be spiritual, it doesn’t have to be. You can use deep breathing and focusing on something positive for 10 minutes every day to rejuvenate and energize your body.
4. Good Diet – A good diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables along with lean sources of protein (i.e. beans, fish, eggs, and poultry) and a small amount of whole grain foods (i.e. whole grain bread and oatmeal). It should also include a minimum of 64 oz of water every day.
5. Supplements – Try taking 1,000 mg of Tyrosine on an empty stomach or with a carbohydrate (i.e. fruit or vegetable) to give you a natural boost. Tyrosine is the precursor to the bodies natural energy givers, adrenaline, dopamine and noradrenaline. You could also try some adaptogenic herbs that will help balance your bodies energy system like Asian and Siberian ginsengs, reishi mushrooms and rhodiola.
6. Sleep – Who can deny this one. So many of us don’t allow ourselves enough sleep. Shoot for 7-8 hours of constant sleep every night. Shut off the TV, radio and any bright lights so you can get truly restful sleep.

Try one or all of these solutions to help you get off the stimulants. By doing so you will improve both your quality of life and your bank account balance.

New years resolutions fail, eighty-eight percent of them to be exact! Why is that. We have this great opportunity to succeed and yet we don’t. In my experience, the number one reason for failure is lack of planning. We set out on a journey with an idea of where we want to go but no destination. We get in our “vehicle” but fail to put gas in it. We begin our journey already failed.

How can we do better? How can we succeed? We must make a plan. Your very first resolution should be to look at what you want to accomplish, picking no more than one or two tiny things (i.e. clean out the closet, put a fresh coat of paint in the living room) and no more than one whopper (i.e. weight loss, become more philanthropic, etc.). Then sit down with a sheet of paper, a pencil and begin mapping out the journey:

1. Set a destination and be specific. For example: I will lose 20 pounds or I will join and become an active member of a service group.
2. Write, in detail, how you will reach your destination. This is not one to give a good example of as it is very involved. However, in the case of weight loss you should be very specific as to how much exercise, when and where, what you will eat, how much and when, and what other changes need to happen in your life to make them successful.
3. Pick small destinations along the way to make scenic stops to enjoy how far you have come. In the case of becoming more philanthropic, go to see the people you are helping or invite someone who has benefited from the help of your service group out for lunch to enjoy a meal with them.
4. Get help from a professional if you need it. If you are trying to lose weight, get a trainer and/or a nutritional consultant to help you determine your plan and execute it.
5. Begin your journey, looking at your detailed map every so often to help you get where you are going. Be sure and check in with the plan, making modifications as necessary. Try journaling your “exploits”. As you do various things, write them down. It can be fun to look back and take encouragement when you feel like things are stagnate. If you set a goal of joining one service group and doing one of their services per month and you decide you can commit a little more, do so. Put it in writing on your plan and begin.

By mapping out the journey, you will have a far greater chance of succeeding. Try not to throw caution to the wind and leap or you will be among the 88%. Take a deep breath, pencil in hand, and begin your journey today! Happy travels!

• Nuts are full of fiber. The fiber in nuts both helps you feel full longer, helps to clean out your colon, improves waste elimination and helps to reduce cholesterol.
• Nuts are a great source of good fats. That’s right, some fat is good. They are a great source of essential fatty acids which can reduce your risk of heart disease, reduce inflammation that leads to many issues including arthritis and aid in keeping your brain tissues healthy.
• Nuts are super convenient. You can bring nuts with you anywhere. They will be fine in your car summer, winter, spring, and fall. They fit nicely in even the smallest purse or pant pocket. They can sit in your desk drawer at work without taking much space and without making your desk smell bad.

However, not all nuts are created equal. Some nuts have higher levels of saturated fat and should be eaten less often. A serving size is one ounce. See within the parentheses of each nut for the average number of nuts in one ounce. Below are the top five nuts for their health benefits:

1. Pistachio (49 nuts) – 158 calories with 3 grams of fiber
2. Almonds (23 nuts) – 163 calories with 4 grams of fiber
3. Hazelnuts (21 nuts) – 178 calories with 3 grams of fiber
4. Walnuts (14 halves) – 185 calories with 2 grams of fiber
5. Brazil Nuts (6 nuts) – 186 calories with 2 grams of fiber

Too much of a good thing is still too much. Be careful not to over-consume nuts as they are high in calories and fat (no matter how good some of the fat is). Try eating one to two servings per day.

Kebabs invite improvisation. Instead of, or in addition to, the summer squash, pair the chicken with mushrooms, red bell pepper pieces, onion wedges or eggplant cubes.

½ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3 boneless skinless chicken beast halves cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
2 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, cut into ¾ inch pieces
2 green onions, chopped

1.    Combine hoisin, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, oil and ginger in small bowl. Reserve half of the glaze for serving.
2.    Heat grill. Alternately thread chicken and squash (piercing through skin side) onto 4 (12 inch) metal skewers; brush with remaining glaze. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or coals 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning to brown all sides.
3.    Brush kebabs with some of the reserved glaze; sprinkle with green onions. Pass remaining glaze.

4 servings
PER SERVING: 205 calories, 6.5 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 22 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 55 mg cholesterol, 775 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber