Here's Your Free Piece of Advice!

Kelley Mondesire', MSTOM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
177 Prince Street Third Floor, NY, NY 10012
917-701-7582
www.lotusblossomstudio.net

kmondesire@lotusblossomstudio.net

HERE'S YOUR FREE PIECE OF ADVICE FROM YOUR FAVORITE ACUPUNCTURIST!!!

Hey all you athletes out there!!! Chaffing leaves for very unattractive marks on the skin; can be most embarrassing during the most intimate of times and can really put a damper on training. The anti-chaffing cremes that you've been purchasing can be quite expensive and quite frankly, I'm not impressed with what's out there.

Everyone asks me what I use....well, now I'm going to share it with all of you!

It's SHEA BUTTER!!!! Yup....Shea Butter. Just slather some of this stuff all over you before any training event. Shea butter (get the one with cocoa butter in it as well) lubricates, moisturizes and allows elastic, rubber, neoprene and any other material that's been giving you trouble to slide. NO MORE THIGHS RUBBING TOGETHER, NO MORE SORE BUTT CHEEKS (for those cyclists out there), AND NO MORE RED MARKS THAT LOOK LIKE ADOLESCENT HICKEYS FOR YOU SWIMMERS!!!

HERE'S YOU SECOND PRESENT OF THE DAY!!!

IT'S CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP!!!!!!!

JUST GO TO EITHER JACK'S 99CENT STORES OR NATIONAL WHOLESALE LIQUIDATORS AND LOOK FOR THE WHITE PLASTIC TUB OF SHEA BUTTER (WITH COCOA BUTTER) IN THE HAND CREME AISLE. IT'S ONLY ABOUT $3.99!

It'll last you for months and your skin will look and feel as smooth as a baby's bottom.

FOR MORE TIPS ON HEALTH, BEAUTY, AND SPORTS TRAINING, LOG ONTO www.lotusblossomstudio.net and perouse through the various pages.

Stay tuned for the winter edition of the webpage coming your way after the holidays!!!

SO...HO, HO, HO and away we go into the New Year with stout resolutions and the usual fanfare. So, be safe, have lots and lots of fun and remember....I can treat all the side effects of too much of the good stuff!!!

Peace,

Kelley

Healthy Gifts For The Holidays!!

Kelley Mondesire', MSTOM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
177 Prince Street Third Floor, NY, NY 10012
917-701-7582
www.lotusblossomstudio.net
kmondesire@lotusblossomstudio.net

Happy Holidays!!!
It's that time of year again and NOW what are you going to give that special someone who has everything???
Well, why don't you give them a HEALTHY GIFT!!! So, what's a HEALTHY GIFT???
Here are a few ideas:
Make a GIFT BASKET full of organic fruits and relaxing herbal teas. The basket can be used again and again and the fruits and teas can be enjoyed by many!

Give the gift of a PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION. The session can be personalized for the level and activity appropriate for the person receiving the gift. It's a great way to 'push start' a healthy New Year for the people you most care for. Ask personal trainers if they offer a DISCOUNT FOR PACKAGES OF 10 SESSIONS. If you don't know of a highly qualified trainer, just email me and I'll hook you up!

If you really want to give a GREAT GIFT, give the gift of TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE---IT AIN'T JUST NEEDLES!!! You can purchase a session or series of sessions for the following:
SMOKING CESSATION
WEIGHT REDUCTION, MAINTENANCE OR WEIGHT GAIN
RELAXATION
ORTHOPEDIC/SPORTS INJURIES
FACIAL/BODY REJUVENATION
FERTILITY
TOTAL WELL BEING

Contact me and together, we'll give your special friends and loved ones the GREATEST GIFTS!!! Tradtitional Chinese treatments are gifts that not too many people think of....you'll be the 'cat's meow' this season and they'll thank you for it!

ON A MUCH MORE SERIOUS NOTE.....
The holidays present additional pressures and stress to our usually crazy lives. If you are over-stressed or becoming depressed/feeling a bit 'down in the dumps', GIVE YOURSELF A GIFT THIS SEASON and SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY OFFICE.
The combined modalities of ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBAL FORMULAES CAN HELP WITH THE STRESS, PRESSURE, HEADACHES AND BLUES THAT COME CREEPING INTO OUR LIVES DURING THE HOLIDAYS.

As always, EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY IN MODERATION THIS SEASON!!! TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELVES AND TAKE THE TIME TO:
play with your kids
run a mile or so with the dog (the best personal trainer!)
enjoy the decorations and free events that are offered everywhere
do something nice for someone else
take a walk on the beach on a cold sunny day (my favorite)

STAY TUNED FOR SOME REALLY FUN HOLIDAY BLOG RECIPES...AND SHARE YOURS WITH ME!!
I've just received a cool cookie press and cake decorating set, so guess who's giving out cookies this year????

Peace,
Kelley

French Women DO Get Fat!

Kelley Mondesire', MSTOM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
177 Prince Street Third Floor, NY, NY 10012
917-701-7582
www.lotusblossomstudio.net
kmondesire@lotusblossomstudio.net


FRENCH WOMEN DO GET FAT!!

Anyone who has been to France on a regular basis during the past 10 years will tell you that the French have become more and more obese - and at an alarmingly large rate (pardon the pun!). For the full skinny on the French fats, see Hypertension 2005 46: 654-659.

The Financial Times published “ French Politicians Call For Legal Moves To Fight Obesity”, by Adam Jones in Paris, Mar 31, 2005. Research for this article resulted in the following statistics:

One in nine French women are obese

The French government is so concerned about national obesity that governmental committees have been formed to join forces with the public and business sectors to fight obesity. Other proposals are on the table for advertising bans on foods that are not considered healthy.
But alas, in the United States, approximately one third of women and 28 per cent of men are medically classified as obese.

The means the Americans are proportionately still fatter than the French.
So….what are we gonna do???

Here are a few tips to get you through the crazy holiday season without packing on the pounds!

Dump or donate the 8-10” plates and treat yourself to a new set of dishes. Try buying a la carte: try a simple white square plate….the possibilities of food design are endless on a white plate that isn’t round. A smaller 6” plate for the main course and a dessert size plate for sides fools the eye and the stomach by thinking the plate is full; hence, signaling the brain that a full plate of food has been ingested and thus, satiating the palate.

Big bowls of food look just like big bowls of jello once they reach the buttocks and hips. Big pasta and salad bowls are for humans what feed bags are for horses. Be civilized and eat smaller portions. You’ll fit better into the seat on the subway and you’ll look a lot better in that swimsuit this summer!

Presentation of food on a square plate becomes an art form. Arrange the food on a plate to look like it’s just come out of the kitchen of a 5 star Michelin restaurant. You’ll have a beautifully prepared meal and at a much more reasonable cost. A meal becomes an occasion, not a chore! You’ll eat slower, and you’ll digest your food more efficiently and effectively.

Eat more dark leafy green vegetables, fewer heavy carbohydrates, and for dessert, why not poach a mé lange of fruits with cinnamon, vanilla flavor and raisins. Serve over low fat Greek youghurt and dribble with honey.

Most importantly, make an appointment for a well-being evaluation. Together we will look at your eating patterns and general lifestyle. We will then create an eating plan that will help you feel good, look good, give you more energy, better sleep and maintain a reasonable BMI (body mass index).
Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for over two thousand years for the maintenance of weight? The combination of acupuncture, herbal formulaes, exercise and lifestyle modifications could make a huge difference in your efforts to stay healthy and fit.

Train Like A Pro!

Train Like a Pro! Monitor Your Maximum and Target Heart Rates.
Improve your level of cardiovascular fitness by learning how to determine your maximum and target heart rates. Here’s how:
To calculate your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, if you are a 50-year-old, that would be 220 minus 50 (170 beats per minute). To determine your target heart rate, you must take your pulse during exercise. It’s easier than it sounds. Just stop during exercise and take your pulse. You can find the pulse point on the side of your neck or on your wrist. Count the number of beats per second for the first 15 seconds; then multiply this number by 4. If you are a member at a gym, most exercise machines will do this function for you.What Are The Benefits?
Individuals who are normally sedentary can reap the benefits from exercising at 60% of their maximum heart rate! For example, a 50-year-old, this would be 170 times 0.6, or 102 beats per minute. At the onset of your program, you should aspire to maintain your target heart rate for approximately 20 minutes. As you progress and become more fit, this 60% can be increased to 75%. A little bit at a time adds up in no time at all. Just be patient!So How Much Exercise Is Enough?
Walking, biking, rope jumping, or running while able to say four or five words between breaths is a good marker of the aerobic benefit of heart rates in the 110–130 range. Exercise should be challenging but not torturous!Consult Your Healthcare Provider! Before the onset of any cardiovascular program, be sure to consult with your healthcare provider. Certain persons with various healthcare concerns (congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, unstable angina, uncontrolled high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes - to name a few) should not engage in an exercise program unless under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Fitness
When you frequently visit your practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, tell him or her that you are embarking onto an exercise program and discuss your goals. Together, you can partner with your practitioner and develop a regular treatment plan to ensure optimum performance and minimize injury. Remember…some the greatest martial artists of all times were also Chinese doctors!
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