Doctor MaryJayne on Wellness
As a recognized leader in the Health, Wellness and Fitness Industries, Dr. Mary Jayne blogs on current research, fads and observations.
Mary Jayne is the founder of Profound WellnessTM, which was created to embrace the concept of whole-person health and provide avenues for each of us to discover and embark upon a journey toward a lifetime of Profound Wellness.
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I was at a cocktail party recently when I heard two young women talking about the documentary, “What the Health?”. As you know, I try to stay on top of articles and media about health and wellness and felt out of the loop for not being aware of this film. What particularly caught my attention was the discussion they were having, based on the film, that sugar is NOT bad for you and in fact all of our health woes come from animal based products.
WHOA NELLIE! HOLD ON A MINUTE!
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It’s been far too long since I reached out to you with a blog. I hope your summer has been full of fun, adventure and appreciation for life.
As you may know, I spent a little extra time in Japan this year touring around and spending “down-time” with several of the Master Trainers there. The people and the places there continue to touch my heart. Each time I return home, while always thankful to be home, I have a bit of wistfulness about my experiences in Japan.
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What comes to mind when you think of dairy? Maybe those cute milk mustache ads, or the delectable American cheese ads? Most of us think of dairy as wholesome, nourishing and healthful. Milk has become glorified as a nutritional staple and symbol for healthy eating and nutrition in the US – so much so that denouncing dairy is tantamount to condemning baseball and apple pie.
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It’s been too long since I have reached out to talk about what is happening in the world of health and wellness. I’ve been involved with the Women Economic Forum (WEF) which is a global association of women who come together to address some of the world’s problems the way women do best – connecting, problem-solving, and dynamically facilitating change.
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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Casey Messer recently on "Good Day New Mexico" on KOBTV. We talked about my new book and other healthy options for New Mexicans. Click through to watch the broadcast.
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In my last couple of blogs we have been talking about small steps that can lead to big strides in improving our overall health and well-being. Today I want to talk about protein. I have written about protein in the past but, because I believe it is so important, I think it is worth revisiting.
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A big thank you to the JCC of Albuquerque for hosting my Wellness talk and book signing. It is always a pleasure to work with the incredible staff at the J.
I love to talk with people about health and well-being and always appreciate the opportunity to reach out to the community!
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Thank you Page One Albuquerque for hosting a successful book signing event today AND for being the FIRST bookstore in Albuquerque to carry my books! We had wonderful time meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends and having a meaningful conversation about Wellness.
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We have been talking about how implementing small changes to our daily habits can make a big difference in our overall health and well-bing. Today I want to talk about water.
I am just back from a meeting in Florida where I took the opportunity to swim with the Dolphins in Key Largo. Talk about the epitome of ‘water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink’! As you know, dolphins are mammals and require fresh water to survive.
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Thank you to Natural Grocers for hosting a book signing event!
We had a stimulating conversation on "Debunking Nutrition Myths".
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In my last blog I talked about the idea of letting your resolution “emerge” as you settle into the New Year. But let’s face it, it’s the New Year and most people take this opportunity to make decisions about life changes. As I have been doing radio interviews for my book, this theme continually arises.
The underlying idea in my book is that as we begin to take small steps in changing our lifestyle, we can gain big strides toward achieving a healthy, balanced life.
In my next few blogs, I will talk about some of the small changes you can begin to make in your food selection and approach to moving more.
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As the holiday season winds down, the busy-ness and distractions of the season also begin to wane. For most of us we become so consumed with the activities of the holiday season that we miss the occasion to consider the shift from the darkest days of the year to gradual transition toward brighter days.
I confess I am completely solar powered. During these darkest days of winter, while society and culture demand that we be extraordinarily busy and celebratory, my system resists the exhilaration of the season.
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“Do not judge me by successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Nelson Mandela
These past couple of weeks I have been giving a lot of consideration to the idea of resilience. In my book, From Overwhelmed to Inspired, I talk about the importance of resilience as one of the three keys to success.
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Some of the most fascinating research being conducted in the field of “Wellness” is in the topic of “Mindfulness”.
In fact, we are seeing some pretty amazing health benefits achieved by simply practicing “Mindfulness”. These benefits include reduced stress, improved immune system, reduced depression, improved sleep, decreased blood pressure and more.
This is great news for our overall health and well-being right?
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In my last blog, I talked about osteoarthritis and how it led to my decision to have a total hip replacement. I had the surgery on Monday, October 3 and fortunately, am recovering nicely.
However, this is not an easy surgery. Perhaps you have followed Lara Spencer on Good Morning America through her ordeal with a total hip replacement. I just saw a People magazine article in which Spencer shares that one month post surgery she is now able to walk a mile and do more exercises to help get her back in pre-surgery shape.
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As you may know, I will soon be having a total hip replacement. When I mention this to those who know me, I get this incredulous look and the inevitable question, “You?” “How did this happen?”
It’s a great question. I wish I knew the answer.
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There is an old joke about all of the body parts having a meeting to decide which one was the most important and should therefore be the boss.*
The Brain said, "I should be the boss because I run the body's systems. Without me nothing would happen."
The Blood declared, "I should be the boss because I circulate oxygen and nutrients all over the body. Without me you'd waste away."
The Stomach said, "I should be the boss because I process food that gives all of you energy."
The Legs said, "I should be the boss because I carry the body wherever it needs to go."
The Eyes said, "I should be the boss because I allow the body to see where it goes."
Hearing all of this the Colon protested, "I am the boss because I’m responsible for waste removal."
All the other body parts laughed at the Colon and insulted him. So in a huff, he went on strike and refused to work.
Within a few days, the brain had a terrible headache, the stomach was bloated, the legs got wobbly, the eyes got blurry, and the blood was toxic.
All the body parts conceded. The Colon really was the boss!
*This story was cleaned up for the purposes of this blog
If you have ever experienced a colon that has gone on strike for a few days, I’m sure you appreciate the value of a happy colon. But your colon does much more than waste removal.
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If you have been reading my blogs for awhile, you have probably come across this video on fascia by Dr. Gil Hedley. I am including it again here because it is such a wonderful visual to help understanding fascia and the importance of moving.
Take a look:
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Hello again,
Welcome to “Traveling Well” Part II. Today I have been thinking about all of the tension, aches, pains and soreness that creep into our bodies when we travel and how to reduce, or better yet, avoid these disturbances altogether.
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