CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 51 FOR ALL OF YOUR SODA POP AND CANDY CRAVINGS The gigantic selection will launch you back in time to when you were a kid! Marketfair Mall • 1916 Skibo Rd. • Unit A7 Fayetteville, NC 28314 910.867.6032 • www.rocketfizz.com Meditation: Centered and calm Meditation is the act of meditating, which is another form of self-regulation. Meditation is known to reduce stress, improve concentration and self-awareness and actually slow the aging process. Side effects of being "more connected" with your own present experience are increased levels of happiness, compassion and patience. Most meditation practitioners experience improved sleep patterns and an overall sense of well-being. In my office, we refer to meditation as "mental hygiene." Without it, we can get a little funky. All you need to do is rest in a comfortable position. Some prefer a seated position, while others prefer to lie down. Meditation is the ultimate travel companion because you can practice it anywhere and at any time. I recommend you start with five minutes a day. Aer a week, try increasing your meditation to 10 minutes and so on. Experienced practitioners usually meditate for an hour a day. My favorite quote about meditation came from the Dali Lama. He said, "I have so much to do today. I need to meditate for two hours instead of one." I use this quote as a reminder to myself when I become distracted by the busyness of life. I always perform better when I take the time to center myself and be still. Mindful Eating: An everyday practice Mindful eating involves so much more than the simple practice of breaking bread and nourishing oneself. When mindfulness meets food, we begin to care more about the quality and intent of how our food is grown, the processes and effects of its preparation as well as our food portions and the company we share our meals with. Known as "rest and digest," the parasympathetic nervous system balances the sympathetic nervous system allowing for nutrition to process through our body and get absorbed properly. Taking the time to prepare clean and healthy food is as important as eating slowly and mindfully. In my Holistic Health Practitioner Guide, published in 1930, it suggests that you should refrain from eating when angry or in an emotional conflict as it causes disturbances to the metabolic processes. Developing a positive and present relationship with food is one of the best steps to take when you are taking charge of your health. is may be as simple as pausing for a moment of gratitude and giving thanks before you begin your meal. Timas's vision for the future is the driving force behind the growth and development of her company, Guiding Wellness Institute Inc. I n CityView's annual 2017 Professional Profiles Spe- cial Collection Issue, we will champion the brave entrepreneurs and elite lo- cal businesses who are at the heart of our community and its success. Included in your ad price is a professional pho- toshoot plus an online video profile. Call 910.423.6500 for advertising opportunities to spotlightlight you and your business, helping it to grow and stand above the rest. CV CityView BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROFESSIONAL PROFILES 2017