Sarge sez: Make a mental note . . . oh, I see you're out of paper!
Motivation:
You are one thought away from being supremely and authentically confident. You are one thought away from stepping powerfully, effectively and decisively in the direction of your dreams.
With just one positive, empowering thought, you can turn toward achievement, toward excellence, toward discipline and commitment. From nothing more than a thought that resonates with your true purpose, you can change your perception of the whole world.
Reach into the place within, where you nurture your vision of the very best life you can imagine. With all you have, with all you are, feel the beautiful reality of that vision.
And know that whatever you can imagine, whatever you can feel, you can create. In fact, it already exists within you.
Feel within yourself the reality of life as you know it can be. Then, with your words, your actions, your priorities and commitments, with your focus and discipline, express that beautiful, meaningful value.
In every moment, in every circumstance, through every challenge, let that immense value flow out from you. It is never more than just one thought away
Healthy Lifestyle:
Back Pain
If you have back pain or neck pain, you have a lot of company. About 8 in 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back or neck pain often goes away in time?60% of back pain is gone within a week and 95% within 12 weeks. But if your pain persists for three months or more, it?s considered chronic pain, a tricky-to-treat condition that could be due to injury, overuse, arthritis, or spinal problems.
http://www.health.com/health/back-and-neck-pain
Exercise:
Relieve back Pain? Build your core muscles!
http://www.bigbackpain.com/back_exer...eningexercises
http://www.livestrong.com/back-flexibility-stretches/[*]Practice a relaxation technique daily: Options include mindfulness meditation (proven to ease chronic back pain), breath work, guided imagery, biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation and hypnotherapy.[*]Try therapeutic yoga: The stretches can reduce muscle tension, strengthen the back and promote flexibility. To find a therapeutic yoga instructor visit: http://www.iayt.org/site/profile/search.aspx[*]Bodywork: Both the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method can change habits of posture and movement that contribute to back pain. You could also try Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy, which uses manual pressure to release muscle tension. To find a practitioner near you log on to Bonnie Prudden Pain Erasure: Myotherapy for Pain ControlElectrical stimulation: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) delivers low level electrical pulses to the lower back (you can get a portable device for home use). Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) works the same way but delivers the pulses via needles inserted into the back rather than electrodes used with TENS.Exercise: Both aerobic and strength training exercises can help. Aerobic exercise includes walking, swimming or cycling, all of which can help strengthen back. Aerobic exercise also burns calories and help you lose any excess weight that may contribute to your back problem. In addition, do strength training at least twice a week to tone and firm the abdominal, leg and buttock muscles that help to support the back. Make sure you get proper instruction before embarking on a strength training program; using either free weights or weight machines improperly can defeat the purpose. Make sure you do some stretching or yoga for flexibility.Massage: Therapeutic massage can provide long lasting results. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in April 2001 found that therapeutic massage was more effective for back pain than Traditional Chinese acupuncture. To find a qualified massage therapist visit: Find a Massage Therapist? — American Massage Therapy Association, the Web site of the American Massage Therapy Association.Recipe:
Porcini Risotto....
DescriptionThis classic Italian dish is rich with the flavor of dried porcini mushrooms. Adding truffle-flavored olive oil at the end of cooking adds depth. Always remember when making risotto to cook the rice until it is creamy but still has a bit of tooth. With a large green salad, this dish is elegant enough for guests.
Food as Medicine
The dried Porcini mushroom, Boletus edulus, has an exceptionally high protein content.
Ingredients1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms
3-4 cups warm Vegetable Stock
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons truffle-flavored olive oil (optional) or extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions1. Rinse the dried mushrooms in cold water, drain, and add to warm vegetable stock to soften.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saut? the onion until soft. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the mushrooms, cut into smaller pieces if necessary. Reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Add the stock, one ladleful at a time, as you stir the rice. As the rice absorbs the liquid, add more. After 15 minutes, test the rice for doneness.
4. When the rice is tender but not mushy, remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and add truffle-flavored olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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