Health - Skip Jennings

Fitness – New and Fun Workouts

Exercise Flash Cards - Review I presented at the IDEA Health & Fitness Conference this past weekend and was it fun! There were so many wonderful classes, speakers, products and information galore. Whatever you were looking for in the fitness industry, you would have found it here for sure. Just like this product we are about to share with you. For those of you who are on the go all of the time and don’t want to put too much effort into thinking about what your workout routine will look like, these are for you.

We’re talking about Workout Labs workout cards. These cards come in sets for different parts of the body that show off different ways to workout and the routine that you would do based on that specific body part. No need to look through books or anything, these cards come in different sets for legs, abs, arms, what ever you can think of. Check out the review here.

– Skip

Foods That Fight Inflammation & Pain

Foods That Fight For those of us getting older, there are certain aches and pains that are difficult for us to get rid of. But of course we don’t always want to take medications to get rid of those pains because those medications also have their effects on the body that aren’t always the best trade off. The best way to get rid of these issues that come up is to eat well. Here are a list of some foods that you should be eating to help fight aches and pains.

Cherries
Edamame
Almonds
Yogurt
Mint
Ginger
Coffee (believe it or not)
Hot peppers
Beets
Kale

Products I Like – Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap

FairTrade Soap-Dr. Bronners I want to share how much I LOVE for Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap. Ever since I started using it my skin has never felt so smooth and the more I used it the more I like it. I love the lather, great skin-feel, and the great after-feel. So who is Dr. Bronner? Dr. Bronner was Emanuel Bronner, a self-styled philosopher, whose message for achieving world peace—the Moral ABC, can be read in the fine print of the colorful packaging. He started the US company in the mid 1940’s and over time it changed and became what it is today Dr. Bronner’s, unlike Burt’s Bee and Tom’s of Maine, who were bought by Clorox and Colgate-Palmolive, is still run by the Brommer family. The tradition of soap actually goes back further than Emanuel and is currently in it’s fifth generation of soap making! As an I NC. magazine mentioned the brand is truly one of America’s great weird brands, that grows more and more successful by being less and less conventional.

My top 6 reasons I LOVE Dr. Bronner’s Magic soap:

It’s FairTrade, Non-GMO, Certified Vegan, Not Animal Tested
Contain No – Chelating Agents, dyes, Whitener, nor distilled glycerin
Only uses pure and powerful high-quality certified organic essential oils
Natural vitamin E from sunflower seeds and citric acid from fermented tapioca to protect freshness.
Biodegradable and nature-friendly and the choice for many campers and hikers
Their plastic cylinder bottles are made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.

Dr. Brommer’s can be found at major supermarkets and drug stores, click here for a local near you or order direct here.

Please note that I DO NOT receive any compensation from Dr. Bronner’s. I’m just a big fan that likes to share his finds.

Peace and Blessings,

– Skip

Ethical Sourcing

This Week’s Health & Fitness Tip – The Art of Stretching…

The Art of Flexibility and Stretching…
It’s important that everyone remembers to stretch and work on their muscles before and after a workout, no matter the intensity. Stretching helps get your muscles the shape that they wish to take and helps them recuperate after a long day. Your body feels so much better after a good stretch.

It’s important that when stretching your body, you stretch each portion of your body anywhere between 10-30 seconds. Any longer and you may hurt yourself, any shorter and you’re not allowing your body to fully stretch.

Pay attention to what your body is saying. Whenever you stretch, workout or do anything that requires movement you need to pay attention to how it feels. Making sure your body is in good working order is important and can make a difference when it comes to injuries and preventing them. Be mindful of the stretch, as Skip always says, and make sure that you’re breathing with your body and paying attention.

Vegan Recipe Corner – Ginger Veggie Stir-fry

This week the team has whipped up a yummy Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry. It’s quick, easy and delicious and although Vegan, it’s completely open to modify with the protein of your choice.

recipe-ginger-stir-fry

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon cornstarch1 1/2 cloves garlic, crushed2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root,divided1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided

1 small head broccoli, cut into florets

1/2 cup snow peas

3/4 cup julienned carrots1/2 cup halved green beans2 tablespoons soy sauce2 1/2 tablespoons water1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 tablespoon salt

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, blend cornstarch, garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until cornstarch is dissolved. Mix in broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and green beans, tossing to lightly coat.

2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook vegetables in oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in soy sauce and water. Mix in onion, salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.

The Shift With Skip Radio – Mike Garson

Shift with Skip - Mike Garson Mike Garson of Music Heals Project

Join us as we dive into the future of music and medicine with Mike Garson. Best known as David Bowie’s pianist, Mike Garson’s liner notes also includes working with such critically acclaimed bands as Nine Inch Nails and Smashing Pumpkins to name a few.

Now teamed up with Dr. Christopher Duma, a Newport Beach physician who does brain surgery routinely (with rock music piped into the operating room), he is applying his music creativity via his “Music Heals Project”, to find new treatments for brain cancer and other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s with the power of music. Join me as we delve into medicine and music therapy in a unique and fundamentally different way.

Click here to listen

Tune in to the Shift With Skip Radio Show every Wednesday’s 9am PT

Vegan Recipe Corner – Spicy Eggplant Caponata

Today’s recipe we continue the theme on “Spicy” with eggplant as our star veggie. As always it can be strictly Vegan or you can add your choice of proteins too. Let us know what you think or better yet, send us your photos enjoying your creation!

– Skip

Spicy Eggplant Caponata

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds eggplant (1 large)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, inner stalks, diced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1½ cups Pomi chopped tomatoes
¼ cup red wine vinegar (make sure your vinegar is gluten-free if you are gluten-sensitive)
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch cinnamon
½ teaspoon fresh thyme (optional but good)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
8 chopped pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup minced roasted red peppers (optional)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons golden raisins, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score once or twice with a knife (not hitting the skin.) Roast face down on a baking sheet, covered in foil and sprayed with oil, until tender – about 20 minutes. Let drain in a colander for 10 minutes, cut side down. Scoop the eggplant out of the skin and chop coarsely.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onion, celery and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, cinnamon and sugar and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the remaining oil, eggplant, capers, red peppers, olives, pine nuts, raisins and parsley and cook for 5 minutes more. Add garlic. Season to taste. Cool to room temperature.

This Week’s Health and Fitness Tip – Ginger, Rosemary and Stretch…

The Shift’s Health & Fitness Tips

Try Some Ginger:
The volatile oils in ginger have long made it a useful herbal remedy for nasal and chest congestion. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes; and strain.
Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink as needed.

Sniff Rosemary:
According to some research, catching a whiff of this aromatic herb may increase alertness and improve memory. To stay sharp, try smelling fresh rosemary or inhaling the scent of rosemary essential oil before a test or meeting.

Stretch Often:
If your back is in pain constantly, try and work on morning stretches or little cat stretches throughout the day. We love little stretches since they help align your back and ease the pain off of your muscles when you’ve been in one position all day.

Find a Workout That Works for You:
No matter what you want to try, whether it’s Piloxing, Yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing or Running, there’s something for everyone. We’re not all going to love jogging or cycling, but we do have to learn to love to move. When you get moving there are so many amazing things that happen: your mood is better, your eating habits change and your life begins to fall into place when you feel good. Don’t take this lightly, everything can change if you allow it.

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