2009 January Letter
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After an evening out with his work buddies, my husband entered the house enthusiastically with strings of words flowing from his lips. Having had a very long day, I was snuggled in my favorite chair in total relaxation. Since I had completely powered down my brain, the sounds coming from my husband’s mouth were not making much sense. So I responded with, "I’m sorry, I have no idea what you just said. My bread isn’t working."
As a woman moves into her peri-menopausal years the retrieval of common every day words can become an elusive task. Women of many walks-of-life report similar experiences which can be quite comedic and can happen to anyone. Ellen DeGeneres was giving away tickets to her special Christmas shows. She called the lucky winner to surprise them and set up a meeting. Ellen needed a way to know who the person was so she asked them to "come with a rat on your head," which of course would be silly since a "hat" would be much easier.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, known as "America’s doctor" and a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show recommends dancing to revive a foggy brain. He says the biggest stress for the brain is to coordinate your body. "So things like dancing, any physical activity, especially those that require coordination and are new, rather than just walking, are the most beneficial way of stretching the brain," explains Oz. Reading this was a "light-bulb" moment for me. For the last few years I’ve been ballroom dancing an average of 3 hours a week. Recently, due to the economy, my dance instructor became a truck driver. While that just sounds like a really bad country song, it has seriously impacted my exercise routine and apparently kept my "bread" from working.
In this issue we present you with many ideas to inspire a healthier you. Our special fitness section on page 24 features local products and services committed to the fitness of our community. Find out how to design the perfect New Year’s fitness plan for your body-mind type in our feature article. On page 22 we offer suggestions to keep the kids moving and on page 39 you’ll find tips for choosing sustainable seafood. Then in our new Community Insight column, discover how you can help the local SPCA and maybe even invite a new pet into your family. As we welcome a fresh new year, Natural Awakenings wishes you and your family many blessings for a healthy and prosperous 2009.
Happy New Year!
Kris Urquhart, Editor
