MAKE IT HAPPEN (swoosh)

we live in an age where anything is possible.

if you dream it,

you can achieve it.

TO ACHIEVE: 

a·chieve  (-chv) v. a·chieved, a·chiev·ing, a·chieves v.tr. 1. To perform or carry out with success; accomplish.  2. To attain with effort or despite difficulty.  v.intr. To accomplish something successfully; perform at a standard or above standard level WORK HARD EXCEED EXPECTATION BELIEVE IN YOURSELF DONT THINK IT TO BE EASY SET A NEW STANDARD BE A ROLE MODEL The glory is in the story: overcome the hardships, surpass the obstacles, & never feel sorry for yourself. There is someone out there SOMEWHERE that has it harder than you, and they are pushing through it. CHIN UP BUTTERCUP I WAS BORN TO SHINE     I WAS BORN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE     HOW ABOUT YOU? MAKE YOURSELF LEGENDARY.....I KNOW I AM.

Spider Veins

yes yes yes

30 is rapidly approaching
i stand ALL DAY LONG
and i dont want my legs to reflect my exhaustion

what to do?

Spider veins are like varicose veins but smaller. They also are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. Often, they are red or blue. They can look like tree branches or spiderwebs with their short, jagged lines. They can be found on the legs and face and can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.

Spider veins can be caused by the backup of blood. They can also be caused by hormone changes, exposure to the sun, and injuries

increasing age

hormonal changes

(during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Taking birth control pills and other medicines containing estrogen and progesterone also may contribute)

pregnancy

weight gain

lack of movement 

sun exposure

 

oye vey

well the lack of movement part is not an issue for us right?

as we know, hormonally your body changes every 7 years

this brings about weigh fluctuatuons on top of everything else

 as your body changes your training routine must change, as well as your diet

you may even develop sensitivities to certain foods 

getting a nutritional allergy test, as well as a hormone tests will help you figure out where you are

& what you are working with

to my many many ladies over 40 with rockin bodies & motivation to train like the best of us

or better

CHEERS, i admire you & applaud you

Most varicose and spider veins appear in the legs due to the pressure of body weight, 

force of gravity, and task of carrying blood from the bottom of the body up to the heart.

Compared with other veins in the body, leg veins have the toughest job. 

They endure the most pressure. This pressure can be stronger than the one-way valves in the veins

 

YOGA-stand on your head

INVERT-to a younger less veiny you

OR YOU CAN
wear compression stockings

sclerotherapy - a needle to inject a liquid chemical into the vein

surface lazor treatmeants - sends very strong bursts of light through the skin onto the vein it will slowly fade and disappear

PREVENTION

sunscreen

exercise

control your weight

dont cross your legs

elevate your legs

dont stand of sit for long periods

avoid wearing heals for extended periods

low salt high fiber diet

THIS BRINGS ME BACK TO THE YOGI LIFESTYLE

flat shoes/barefoot

loose fitting clothing

clean foods

inversions

stretching

regular exercising

attentiveness

 

Produce Smarts

Submitted by the Pilates Princess of The YogiLOFT @ Alpha Venice 
Clair Abuan

Claire enjoys sharing pieces from The Self Healing Cookbook by Kristina Turner

In the world we live in today, & even more so in LA or other up to date cities

we have the luxury of having organic markets, 

along with produce that is pesticide & herbicide free.

that wasn't readily available growing up.

the knowledge was not there in the small towns around the country.

use the education you have about clean healthy eating & spread the word!

evaluate what you are putting into your body

this will contribute to a longer, healthier, pain free life!

i was just working an event called Christmas in July

it was for under privileged families

participating was a company called Good Life with Gabby

had the opportunity to speak with the owner, his wife & gabby herself, their daughter

"Gabbylicious Nutritious" they teach kids & families about healthy eating & choices

HIGH FIVES ALLL AROUND!!!!!

I am thankful to live in a time

where we care about our health

we are not in the 50s when cigarettes & alcohol was "sexy"

strength is sexy 

intelligence is sexy

healthy bodies are sexy 

as well as

CONFIDENCE

WILLINGNESS TO LEARN

ABILITIES TO SHARE

thank you for your contribution Claire

xo,