Your Health and Joy

Patricia Joy Becker

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Stanford University Carillon Concert and Quiet Contemplation

Wednesday, October 31st The Hoover carillon bells ring again this year to signal the University’s commitment to emotional well-being. All members of the Stanford community are encouraged to pause, reflect and take time to unwind. Gather in Dohrmann Grove, the Oval Ear, Hoover Lawn or Meyer Green to share the concert and contemplative pause together as a community. You may also enjoy the experience by pausing wherever you are on or off campus. Concert by Stanford’s carillonneur Timothy Zerlang. PARKING: Read more...

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Face Yoga Part II – Best Exercises!

Increased blood circulation will help with elasticity and collagen production. Check out the helpful face Jade Massage Tools. You will love them!   Face acupressure and face yoga exercises when used with a healthy diet and drinking enough good quality water will help: - Softens wrinkles - Improve muscle tone - Decrease puffiness and bags under eyes - Increase blood flow - Healthier radiant skin - Decrease effects of stress on face - Reduce double chins - Lift sagging eyelids - Read more...

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The Secret Sauce Chart

Sauces and dressings add delicious splendor to a otherwise bland meal. Tasty sauces can be made with anywhere from two ingredients or 20 ingredients. When I was the head chef Harbin Hot Springs Restaurant. I would plan the menu ahead time, then my sous chefs and I would cook for hours putting the dinner together. Often in the final minutes before serving the dinner I would quickly create an impromptu sauce or dressing to add to the meal. It was a revelation how many diners would compliment Read more...

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Are You Staying Hydrated?

Proper hydration keeps you from experiencing heat exhaustion or stroke, helps you to cool down in hot weather, aids your muscles and joints to work properly, helps you to maintain healthy skin and much more. Eight glasses of water is NOT the right amount for everybody. The proper amount of water for your body will vary depending on your size, your diet and your daily activities. If you are a large framed person with an active job you need more water, than an a small framed person with Read more...

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Best Healthy Foods List

Unfortunately, many of the healthiest staple foods are not available locally. Fortunately, I created a special health food shopping lists for you on Amazon. The lists contain  the  very best foods I love to use and love to recommend! Make sure you buy a big bottle of the irresistible, versatile  Ume Vinegar which is fabulous in soups, sauces, dressings and most every food. Let me know how it goes. I love hearing from you! Read more...