The RED List
LEAN TOWARDS LIFE
By Lehua Kai
As the New Year rolls around resolutions will be made and according to a February 2008 survey done by www.revolutionhealth.com "only 23% percent of those who made a New Year’s resolution will keep it." Let Hawaii Red Magazine help you find creative choices to help you ring in the New Year with a healthy flair.
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Affordable Weight Loss It's no secret that the economy is…well…unflattering. Although we all know cut backs need to be made your health shouldn't be up for trade. Ever since yoga has gone mainstream, prices per class have gone through the roof making it nearly impossible for some people to participate. At $15.00 a class, five classes a day would cost $300.00 a month. Excuse me. Does that come with a car? At Jasmine Yoga they have heard your plea and now offer all of their classes on a donation basis. Remember donation does not mean free. www.jasmineyoga.com |
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Treat Yourself to a Day of Bliss Pampering yourself should not be a guilty affair. Rather, it should be sinfully indulgent. To make the most out of your day, find a Spa that offers you full use of their facilities. Na Ho ‘ola at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki gives day guests access to the sauna and the steam room. Turn a single treatment into a mini vacation. Be sure to show up at least 30 min. early. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa |
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Let your Scent'ses' Flow Heal your mind and body through the art of aromatherapy. A simple citrus such as a lemon can have a huge impact on your personality and your health. The scent of a lemon is used to eliminate anxiety and stress. When used as an essential oil it can help treat athlete's foot, chilblain, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins and warts. |
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Eat Whole Not Fast Before the introduction of fast food, the world ate whole. While no one is saying to go out and hunt your dinner, you can take small steps to break away from the convenience of pre-packaged food. By cooking with whole foods, you determine what goes into your body. Cooking whole also causes you to cook creative, providing a work out for your brain. Engaging in mental fitness contributes to your over all emotional wellbeing. Enjoy a healthy body as well as a healthy mind. |
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Start a Garden Going organic has gone mainstream and much like yoga, organic produce has been priced at an outrageous price point. Why would someone pay $5.00 for an organic, local tomato when they can get three imports for $3.00? It's time to go old school and think about starting a garden. The University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (C/T/A/H/R) offers a seed program for both experienced gardeners and beginners. Grow your own tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and eggplants. http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/index.asp |
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Try a Hike Rethink your next family outing. Instead of a beer-bbq at the beach why not take your family on a hike? You can still enjoy a picnic, but limit your food and drink to what you can carry in your daypack. Start off small and research hikes that fit into your family's fitness level. Discover the inner beauty of your island home that often goes unnoticed or is taken for granted. |
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Let it Go The best way to ring in the New Year is by wringing out the past. Time and time again we read articles that link stress and anger to heart disease. All of our life experiences are held in our bodies. When you don't learn to let things go, the build up of stress eventually manifests into disease. Practice positivity and forgiveness for the New Year and enter 2009 enlightened and happy. |
