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I found the Michelle Uy's article sharing the 10 Tips to overcome Negative Thoughts.

1. Meditate or do yoga.
2. Smile.
3. Surround yourself with positive people.
4. Change the tone of your thoughts from negative to positive.
5. Don’t play the victim. You create your life—take responsibility.
6. Help someone.
7. Remember that no one is perfect and let yourself move forward.
8. Sing.
9. List five things that you are grateful for right now.
10. Read positive quotes.
Give us the feedback if these tips also work out for your guys.

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6 Reasons to Love Apples

October 9, 2014 | By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
They may reduce cholesterol

A recent study from Florida State University tracked a group of women who volunteered to add two and a half ounces of dried apples to their diets every daily for a year. The women’s blood workups revealed a dramatic reduction in “bad” LDL cholesterol—23%, far beyond the researchers’ expectations—as well as a 4% boost in “good” HDL cholesterol. The apple eaters also experienced a reduction in markers for inflammation, a known trigger of premature aging and disease, and they lost an average of three pounds.

Eat up: For an easy and satisfying snack you can take on the go, fill celery sticks with a mixture of minced dried apples and apple pie spice, folded into almond butter.

They can help with weight control

You may have seen headlines recently about a study concluding that natural compounds in apples, especially Granny Smith, promote the growth of good digestive bacteria linked to weight control. Fascinating research, but apples also aid weight control due to their rich fiber content. A medium apple packs 5 grams of fiber, 20% of the minimum daily target. Research has shown that every gram of fiber we eat essentially cancels out about seven calories, by binding to calories and preventing them from being absorbed. That may be why another study from Brazil found that over a six month period, each additional gram of fiber dieters consumed resulted in an extra quarter pound of weight loss.

Eat up: For a fiber-filled way to start your day, chop an apple, skin on, and whip it into a smoothie, along with 6 ounces of unsweetened coconut milk, a tablespoon of coconut butter, a scoop of protein powder (pea protein is my favorite), a dash of apple pie spice, and a handful of ice.

RELATED: 20 Best Foods for Fiber

They can regulate blood sugar

Since apples contain naturally occurring sugar, it may seem counterintuitive that they would help reduce blood sugar levels, but that’s exactly what researchers have found. Scientists say a key antioxidant in apples blocks the activity of an enzyme responsible for breaking starch into simple sugar. That means fewer simple sugars are absorbed from the digestive system into the blood stream, which results in a lower blood sugar level and lower corresponding insulin response.

Eat up: To take advantage of the effects, reach for apples as a dessert alternative. Whisk together a tablespoon of water, teaspoon of organic maple syrup, and half teaspoon of apple pie spice. Drizzle mixture over a small cored apple. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° F in a small glass container with a tablespoon of water added for about 45 minutes or until apple is tender when pierced with a fork.

RELATED: 10 Easy Ways to Slash Sugar from Your Diet

They could aid muscle development

While the research is preliminary, a few animal studies have found that a natural substance in apple peels called ursolic acid helped mice gain muscle mass. In one study, scientists gave ursolic acid to one group of junk-food-fed mice, but not another. The supplemented rodents gained muscle, put on less fat than their unsupplemented counterparts, and their blood sugar level remained close to normal. While simply eating whole apples may not have the same effect, the research is intriguing, and apples’ numerous additional benefits make them a worthy fitness food.

Eat up: Try incorporating apples into savory meals. For example, add a minced apple to a veggie stir fry, cabbage-based slaw, or entrée salad. If you’re a burger fan, add moisture and nutrients by folding shredded apple to your patties, along with a little Dijon and fresh or dried herbs.

RELATED: 11 Fitness Foods to Help You Get in Shape Faster

They can improve lung health

Several studies have tied eating apples (with the skin) to better lung health, as well as a lower risk of respiratory illnesses, including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. One study even found that apples helped reduce the risk of asthma more than other fruits and veggies combined. Another found that even after controlling for other factors, people who ate two to five apples a week had a 32% lower risk of asthma than those who ate them less often.

Eat up: One of my favorite ways to enjoy an apple, including the skin, is to chop, toss with a teaspoon of lemon juice, tablespoon of water, and dash of apple pie spice, sauté on the stovetop until soft, then top with a “crumble” made from a quarter cup of rolled oats into two tablespoons of almond butter. It’s like a healthy version of apple cobbler.

RELATED: 25 Amazing Apple Recipes

They could help you live longer

A recent study in fruit flies concluded that apple consumption extended the lives of the insects by 10% and preserved their ability to remain active. If you’re thinking, “Fruit flies—what the heck does that have to do with my health?” you should know that despite the lack of resemblance, fruit flies are often used as a stand-in for humans in nutrition research, because of their genetically similarities, particularly disease vulnerability. You’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”—perhaps one savvy way to protect your health is to simply pick up a fresh apple and bite right in!

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Let's start the first day of the week with Positive Lifestyles.

There are many different ways in which you can embrace a more positive lifestyle – practice affirmations, express gratitude, place inspirational material (such a quotes, religious scripture, etc.) around you, read uplifting books, meditation, exercise… just find something that helps you unwind and enjoy life. And most importantly – keep doing these things. Embracing the positive will change your brain little by little.
Happy Monday Everyone!
Cr:power of positivity

Tips for a healthier lifestyle
1. Choose Protein for your breakfast
Protein is proven to help you eat less throughout the day and feel more balanced and calm.

2. Have some quality sleep
Benefits of sleep include regulation of hormones, curbing appetite and lowering inflammation. Sleep helps you manage stress and decreases depression; a good set of zzzz's will spur creativity, improve memory and increase your overall outlook on life.

3. Do weight lifing
Weight training increase your metabolism, help you sleep soundly and increase bone density. Lifting weights is a sure way to achieve EPOC (Excessive Post Oxygen Consumption), which keeps your body burning calories long after you leave the gym.

4. Eat some fruits and veggies
Your cells crave a delicate balance of minerals to maximize health.
Be Confident, Be Healthy and Be Yourself.
Cr. by Kelly LeVeque

What is your favorite juice?

Have you ever tried a fresh coconut juice? I have to say if you travel to Thailand or South East Asia without trying it, you miss it out already.
Coconut water has a sweet, nutty taste. It contains easily digested carbohydrate in the form of sugar and electrolytes, low in calories, naturally fat- and cholesterol free, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating.
Now you know what to order instead of soft drink.

Have a nice& relaxing weekend everyone!

Lemon Sugar Hard Scrub.
It's very easy and simple way to take care of your hands. All ingredient you can find from your kitchen.
What you need are only sugar, lemon and olive oil. Mix 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 table spoon of lemon and 2 table spoon of olive oil. Now you have your own Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub.

Enjoy your Home Day Spa!

Cheer Up everyone

Cellulite is one of the problems for girls.Cellulite isn't harmful. Many people, though, would like to get rid of it because of the way it looks.

Body Scrub

1 TBLSP. Coffee

4 TBLSP. Buttermilk Powder

3-4 TBLSPS. Warmed purified water
Mix all ingredient together and scrub all over the body to increase the blood circulation.

The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
Mar 11 2014 | by Larissa Tater, under Wellness

Staying healthy does not just consist of eating your fruits and vegetables and exercising. Health and wellness is a full body and mind condition, from the outer influences of the environment down to the emotional influences of your family, friends, and even your job.

Social Wellness: Social Wellness is the ability to relate and connect with other people in the world. Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and co-workers contributes to our Social Wellness.

Are you socially well?
Do I plan time to be with my family and friends?
Do I enjoy the time I spend with others?
Are my relationships with others positive and rewarding?
Do I explore diversity by interacting with people of other cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs?

Making time for family and friends can sometimes seem like a chore in itself in our busy lives; however, a feeling of connectedness with others is essential to humans. If you’re having trouble connecting with others, schedule some time together at the spa, or set aside one day a week to get lunch with someone new. If you have children, set up a play date with other parents. Work toward building meaningful relationships and try to let go of the relationships that present more negative interactions than positive ones.

Emotional Wellness: Emotional Wellness is the ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. The ability to acknowledge and share feelings of anger, fear, sadness or stress; hope, love, joy and happiness in a productive manner contributes to our Emotional Wellness.
Are you emotionally well?
Am I able to maintain a balance of work, family, friends, and other obligations?
Do I have ways to reduce stress in my life?
Am I able to make decisions with a minimum of stress and worry?
Am I able to set priorities?

The Woodhouse Day Spa experience through massage and other services is a great way to relieve stress. Mediation and relaxation techniques are also essential to reducing stress, as well as exercise, especially through the form of yoga. Make time to laugh with friends, and work on setting priorities. Are the items on your list that are stressing you out really that serious? If not, then let them go.

Spiritual Wellness: Spiritual wellness is the ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives. The ability to develop congruency between values and actions and to realize a common purpose that binds creation together contributes to our Spiritual Wellness.

Are you spiritually well?
Do I make time for relaxation in my day?
Do I make time for meditation and/or prayer?
Do my values guide my decisions and actions?
Am I accepting of the views of others?

Visits to the spa should not be the only time that you find time to relax. Set aside a little time each day to rest your mind, whether it’s an hour before bed to read your book or a 20-minute soak in the tub with essential oils, such as calming lavender. Practice mediation to help you become more mindful and reach a place of deep relaxation.

Environmental Wellness: Environmental wellness is the ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, the water and the land that surrounds us. The ability to make a positive impact on the quality of our environment, be it our homes, our communities or our planet contributes to our Environmental Wellness.

Are you environmentally well?
Do I recycle?
If I see a safety hazard, do I take the steps to fix the problem?
Do I volunteer time to worthy causes?
Am I aware of my surroundings at all times?

The Woodhouse Day Spa is dedicated to Environmental Wellness and sustainability. We produce spa menus and marketing collateral on carbon neutral, FSC certified, 100% Green-e certified paper. Taking small steps, like riding your bike when possible and starting a home-recycling program, can make a huge difference in our goals toward a better environment.

Occupational Wellness: Occupational wellness is the ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives. Our desire to contribute in our careers to make a positive impact on the organizations we work in and to society as a whole leads to Occupational Wellness.

Are you occupationally well?
Do I enjoy going to work most days?
Do I have a manageable workload at work?
Do I feel that I can talk to my boss and co-workers with problems arise?

We spend the majority of our days at work, so it’s important that we find those hours fulfilling in order to remain happy. Look for ways to brighten your work day. Try riding your bike to work to start the day off right, or get lunch with a co-worker. Set proper expectations for what you can and cannot do, and say “no” to more work if you can’t handle it at that time.

Intellectual Wellness: Intellectual wellness is the ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction and community betterment. The desire to learn new concepts, improve skills and seek challenges in pursuit of lifelong learning contributes to our Intellectual Wellness.

Are you intellectually well?
Am I open to new ideas?
Do I seek personal growth by learning new skills?
Do I search for lifelong learning opportunities and stimulating mental activities?
Do I look for ways to use creativity?

Feel free to move out of your comfort zone and try new things when you visit The Woodhouse Day Spa. Ask questions and try to learn more about our services so that you may understand what is right for you. Keep a curious mindset wherever you go and don’t be afraid to learn something new.

Physical Wellness: Physical wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (routine check ups, a balanced diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits (to***co, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal Physical Wellness.

Are you physically well?
Do I know important health numbers, like my cholesterol, weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels?
Do I get annual physical exams?
Do I avoid using to***co products?
Do I get sufficient amount of sleep?
Do I have an established exercise routine?

If you need help with being physically well, then start small. Create habits to help you reach goals. Do you want to drink less alcohol? Try reducing the amount a little each week. Do you want to exercise more? Incorporate three small bursts of 10 minutes of exercise throughout your day, even if it means taking a short walk outside. Make sleep a priority by giving yourself enough time without electronics to wind down before bed.

If you would like to learn more about the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, visit the University of California