MIND, BODY AND SOUL: The Complete Guide To Women's Wellness 2008
Nationally Recognized Nutrition and Fitness Expert Provides the Latest News on Women's Wellness Issues
New York·January 23rd, 2008/PRNewswire/—"It's no surprise that when it comes to health and wellness, women are constantly looking for new ways to incorporate all aspects of mind, body and soul into their total well being. With each new year there continues to be new information on improving the health and wellness of every woman in the areas of diet and exercise, misconceptions surrounding nutrition and even tips to help feed the soul," says nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert Kelli Calabrese.
Calabrese says, "One of the biggest myths is that women don't need to take vitamins. The American Dietetic Association has recommended everyone take a daily multi-vitamin because we are not getting all of the nutrients we need from food alone. Look for a complete daily multi-vitamin that gives you balanced nutritional support and helps promote and maintain good health like Centrum. It has also recently been reformulated in accordance with the latest science and provides a balance of essential nutrients that work together."
"Another myth is that foods that are high in fiber do not taste good," says Calabrese. "A National Survey indicates that 9 out of 10 Americans are not getting enough fiber. The good news is that now you can start your day out on the right fiber footing with a great tasting breakfast like All-Bran® Strawberry Medley. One bowl fulfils forty percent of the recommended daily value of fiber for women. It has three times the fiber than the leading fiber supplements in one delicious bowl. You can enjoy it while participating in the All-Bran® 10-Day challenge for better regularity. The 10-Day challenge consists of just having one bowl of All-Bran® Strawberry Medley per day for 10 days."
"Although not many people think of it as such, soup can be a healthy and nutritious snack," says Calabrese. "The key is to choose soups that are low in calories, low in sodium, and offer a variety of flavors that you can take with you anywhere like Campbell's Select. Two popular Campbell's Select soups are Savory Chicken and Long Grain Rice. Campbell's also offers 80 varieties with 100 calories or less. Their soups are low in sodium and have convenient microwaveable bowls that are perfect for bringing to work or for after your work out."
Calabrese says, "Exercise is recommended as a woman's fountain of youth as it helps us to reclaim our energy and live longer, stronger years. But, one of the realities of exercise is muscle soreness. For relief of sore muscles I suggest a three prong approach of stretching, drinking plenty of water and applying a topical gel like Boiron's Arnicare. Unlike many other over-the-counter pain relief gels, Boiron's Arnicare Gel not only treats muscle aches and stiffness, but it also relieves swelling and bruising. It does not smell and is natural (contains homeopathic Arnica Montana) and safe. You can easily pick up a tube at major drug stores like CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens."
"It's important that women take time out of the day everyday to feed her soul," says Calabrese. "You can nourish your soul spending 5 minutes each day in gratitude, sitting by water and meditating, a therapeutic massage, attending a dress down girl's night out or ultimately planning a getaway retreat to renew your soul."
