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Hello ,
A commodity is any useful or valuable thing, especially something that is bought and sold. Grain, coffee, and precious metals are all commodities.
Recently, my dear friend reminded me, Time is a commodity and truly one of our most precious commodities. We were talking about social media and how easy it is to scroll and lose track of time. I know that without intention it is easy to give away my precious commodity to something that does not nourish my soul. I removed Instagram from my phone and noticed a shift in my nervous system within hours. I am looking forward to more of this settling as I intentionally take back my time.
Who and what are you unintentionally giving your time away to?
"How you spend your time is how you spend your life" ~ Annie Dillard
Your choices and daily activities ultimately shape the course of your life. The way you allocate your time reflects the quality of your existence.
If you dedicate your time to things that bring you joy, your life will likely feel more fulfilling. On the other hand, spending your time on things you don't enjoy can lead to dissatisfaction, angst and not creating the life you desire.
By being intentional with how you approach your relationships, work, and leisure, you can make the most of your time. Living in the moment and finding happiness in the little things can bring greater meaning to your days.
- If you spend your time doing things you enjoy, your life will likely be fulfilling.
- If you spend your time doing things you don't enjoy, your life will likely be miserable.
- You can make the most of your time by being intentional about your relationships, work, and leisure.
- You can be more present in each moment and experience joy in the small things.
Being mindful of your time is key to living a more enriched life.
Here are a few ways to be more mindful of how you spend your time:
- Pay attention to how you feel when you're distracted.
- Be conscious of the shift in energy as you move from one activity to another.
- Reimagine tasks and find ways to make them more enjoyable. Just for fun, mix up how you do your daily tasks and notice.
“In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years” ~Abraham Lincoln
Be kind, take care of each other,
~Lynn 🌈 |
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In the News |
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Just 3 Minutes of Intense Exercise
Helps the Heart |
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New research shows that for women in middle age, just 3 minutes of vigorous activity daily can reduce cardiovascular risk by 45%.
Just 3 minutes.
Think activities like running up the stairs, racing to catch a bus, or quickly carrying groceries up the stairs.
These short bursts of movement stress the heart just enough to trigger healthy adaptations.
Here are some ways to get 30-second bursts of activity: |
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Fast jumping jacks
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Run in place with high knees
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Race up and down the stairs
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Plyometric jumps (up and down on a box or step)
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I love when research confirms that even small efforts yield big results—without long hours at the gym!
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Functional Medicine Insights |
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Female Bodies Have Unique Heart Health Risks |
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of women worldwide—including in the US. Female bodies have unique heart health risks, like: |
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Estrogen is naturally protective of the heart, so menopause dramatically increases heart risk.
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Some conditions that men never face (like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, PCOS, and endometriosis) can increase heart disease risk.
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Women with heart disease symptoms are twice as likely as men to be told that it’s just ‘stress’ or ‘anxiety.’
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Heart attacks present differently in women. Sure, chest pain is common, but women often experience less obvious symptoms like pain in the neck, jaw, throat, arm, or back—plus dizziness, nausea, heartburn, or sheer exhaustion. |
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Health Tip |
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Enjoy These Heart-Healthy Treats |
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🍫Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bites
Buy dark chocolate squares (70% cacao or higher) and top each square with a few pomegranate seeds.
🍊Blood Orange Slices with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
Peel and slice a blood orange, then drizzle with melted dark chocolate and let it set.
💧Pomegranate Sparkling Water
Add a splash of pomegranate juice to plain sparkling water and garnish with a slice of lime.
🫐Greek Yogurt and Berry Dip
Use plain Greek yogurt as a dip for fresh strawberries and blueberries.
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A quote to ponder
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“Heart disease is a food-borne illness.” |
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-Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn |
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