Reiki Healing For Your Pets

Fit, Healthy and Fabulous has expanded its market and we have gone to the dogs and animals literally!

We now provide a healthy addition for your pets to enjoy a Fit, Healthy and Fabulous life too! Reiki Healing For Pets, but don't worry we still love all things fitness and keeping people fit and healthy too!

Many of you know that I am a Fitness Specialist and a Reiki Master Practitioner for people, but some may not know that I am a very active dog and animal rescue volunteer too!

I decided to take my Reiki skills a step further and work on my wonderful rescue pups, domestic pets and wildlife. Reikidog.net was born of my passion for animals!

At Reiki Dog Healing, we provide your furry family members peace, health and happiness! Animals suffer from anxiety, emotional upset, arthritis, illness and injury just like we do. Animal Reiki provides healing energy that helps soothe and calm stressed animals and promotes an overall feeling of health and well-being.

Just a Few Benefits of Animal Reiki Healing are:

*Reiki enhances overall well-being.

*Reiki increases the pets bond with humans.

*Reiki reduces pain from arthritis, joint issues and promotes relaxation to facilitate and enhance the body’s natural healing response.

*Reiki energy healing is extremely beneficial for animals with a history of abuse because Reiki creates a place of peace and safety. It teaches animals that human hands are safe and not always used as a tool for abuse.

*Reiki reduces stress, helps alleviate behavioral and emotional issues. Reiki has a calming effect and can help make your pet more receptive to basic and behavior training.

*Reiki s great for traumatized pets, PTSD, rescued animals and for lost or missing pets.

*Reiki energy can help fearful, scared animals that are being transported. These poor animals are confused; they are unsure of their future and are in fear for their lives. I have seen such stress in dogs during transports to rescue groups, providing Reiki to these rescue dogs has made a huge difference.

*Reiki can help alleviate and prevent the side effects of conventional cancer treatments. Cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation can stress an already compromised immune system. Reiki strengthens the immune system to better deal with these cancer therapies.

*Sometimes it is just our pet’s time to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Reiki provides comfort and relieves pain, anxiety and fear for terminally ill animals that are at the end of their lives here on earth with us. Reiki can help provide peace in this transition for terminally ill animals and their owners.

Hands On Or Distance Reiki? The choice is yours!

Most pets enjoy hands on treatments and some actually may be more comfortable with the practitioner from a slight distance. The treatments are equally effective whether being given hands on, a few feet away or from across the room.

Distance Reiki treatments are done remotely with a video or photos. Distance Reiki has been proven to be extremely effective, sometimes even more effective than local, hands on healing. Distance Reiki healing can have the same effect and sensations as a hands-on healing experience too.

Contact us at reikidog.net to book your furry loved one a Reiki Healing Session today! And we love people too so feel free to ask about our Reiki Healing for you too.

What are the Healthy Habits of Fit People?

What are the Healthy Habits of Fit People?  

Are they as hard as one might think? I decided to write about the simple habits that can help everyone become healthier, fit and happy! The first thing is to realize that being healthy needs to be part of your everyday lifestyle, you will realize that once you stick to your new routines they become part of your day, as these small changes become habit, you can continue to add one healthy new routine to your schedule every week. It is important to set aside time everyday that is devoted to you and your health. Just go for it! Take those steps to a healthier, fit lifestyle and a new YOU because YOU are worth it!

Exercise! To live a healthy life you NEED to be active and move your body! Have you ever noticed the more you sit around the more physically stiff and emotionally depressed you feel? Regular physical activity helps control weight, reduces heart disease and diabetes, it also reduces the risk of some forms of cancers, improves mood and mental health, strengthens your bones and muscles, which will improve your ability to do daily activities, be it sports or just daily chores in older adults. Exercise increases all of our chances for living a healthy longer life and should be added to all of our lives, making excuses is not an option if you want to feel good and be healthy.

Be active physically and mentally. Find hobbies and activities that you enjoy, the kind that will help keep you active and emotionally healthy. Gardening, hiking, book clubs are all great ways to get out and be active.

Volunteer. This is where I find my happy place. Volunteering is a great way to give back and find balance by doing what you love and helping others. I have been involved in dog rescue for as long as I can remember and I cannot imagine my life without dogs in it. Consider volunteering at a local shelter walking and socializing dogs, you have the opportunity to give back and exercise too!

Eat breakfast. The way you start your body for the day is important. You cannot drive your car without gas can you? So do not expect your body to run well on empty! People who skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight than people who eat a healthy breakfast.

Drink water! Give up soda and all those sugary drinks. Need a flavor? Add lemon, orange or lime! You can also purchase an infusion pitcher to add fruits and veggies that are in season.

Remove processed grains from your diet. Replace them with healthy whole grains, which have been shown to keep off belly fat.

Snack healthy. There are so many healthy choices out there, you just need to educate yourself or hire a health coach to assist you in your choices. Choose an apple sprinkled with healthy cinnamon instead of a processed 100-calorie snack pack!

Chew your food! It has been studied and reported that people who chew their food thoroughly and slowly consumed less calories that those who chew less and eat fast. This is something that I see all too often, please eat slower; your stomach needs to digest what you eat, eating too fast and stress is a messy combination that can lead to indigestion and heartburn.

Eat dinner early. Give your body the chance to digest your dinner before going to bed. Research has shown that people who eat after 8 pm consumed more calories and had higher body fat than those who eat an early dinner.

Manage stress. It is so important to find time for you and what makes you happy. Chronic stress has been linked to weight gain and many illnesses, such as heart disease, depression and stomach problems, just to name a few. Find a way to keep stress under control. Some find it helpful to read a book, hike, take a walk or do yoga. Whatever takes you to a happy place for a few minutes a day find it and do it!

Get a massage. Most of us spend our days hunched over some type of computer device, a main cause of most back and neck pain in our society today. I am a huge advocate of massage therapy for relaxation and to remove toxins from the body.

Get your sleep. Did you know that lack of sleep is bad for your waistline? Sleeping six to eight hours per night helps to control your appetite throughout the day, it also helps to avoid that midday crash that causes those high calorie, sugary snack cravings.

Be sure to laugh! You know the old saying” Laughter Is The Best Medicine” It is true! Studies show that laughing also burns calories, about 40 calories for each 15 minutes of laughter.

Now that you have some great new tips to start your personal path to a healthy, fit life, make the changes and feel the transformation in you! I guarantee you will feel healthier in just a few weeks!

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Are You Tired of Feeling Tired?

Well, if you said yes, you are not alone, you answered the same as most people do. That is because we are living in a society where we are always on the go, a society where we never take the time to care for ourselves. This type of constant strain inevitably takes a toll on each of us, and often the effects strike when we least expect it. The results of this lifestyle? Simple, fatigue, resentment, premature aging, poor health and the inability to function properly on a daily basis. Simply put, we are trying to pour out of an empty cup day… after day… after day. Do you try to drive your car without gas or proper maintenance? You can't so what makes us all think we can drive our bodies on poor maintenance and low fuel?

I want to talk about this topic today because it is easily one of the biggest complaints I get from my clients and prospective clients when inquiring about how they can get healthy and fit. They reach out to me for help because they are tired all the time and feel fatigued.

Today I am going to give you three simple tips on improving your energy and, in doing so, improving your health for years to come!

1). Sleep is a Priority

When I talk to clients about being tired one of my first questions is always on not only quality of sleep, but also quantity. How much are you sleeping each night, and how well are you sleeping? Believe it or not, chronic sleep deprivation can wreak havoc with your brain chemistry and cause all sorts of long term and seemingly unrelated problems. The first step is to pay attention to when and how well you are sleeping.

Some great tips for better sleep include:

• Limiting screen time before bed. Studies show that exposure to blue light before sleeping can change brain patterns and make restful sleep harder to achieve.
• Creating a restful environment. Removing distractions from your sleeping space can help you relax and achieve a more restful sleep. Use lavender spray on your pillows, this is one of my favorite little rituals before bed!
• Exercise! We will talk more about this in a minute, exercise works to make the body tired and ready to recharge in a healthy way, unlike fatigue from constant stress on the mind and body. A tired body sleeps better and you will wake feeling more refreshed for a new day.
• Limit alcohol before bed. Alcohol may seem to help you fall asleep initially, but it will disrupt the second half of sleep which is the most important because it interrupts REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Disrupted REM sleep can cause drowsiness, poor concentration, sleep apnea and will throw off your overall sleep patterns.

2). Make Time for Yourself!

Many times, when I ask my clients what they are doing for themselves, they aren’t quite sure how to answer. This is mostly because in our culture doing something for yourself is equated with being selfish. My friends this is not the case! You are not really beneficial in any family, business or group activity if you are too mentally tired to function.

Let me ask it this way. How can you continue to care for everyone and everything around you if you are constantly trying to pour out of an empty cup? Here’s another thought. If you will not take care of yourself, how do you plan to take care of others?

It’s something to think about!

Ways to add self-care to your day:

• Take time to do something you enjoy every single day. Even if you just carve out 15 minutes to walk around the block and clear your head, sit outside and read a book, it will help you relax and focus on the demands of tomorrow.
• Mediate or stretch before bed. These activities help to calm and focus the mind which improves sleep quality while also offering a sense of well-being.
• Take a Yoga class. Yoga, and other similar forms of exercise, provides you with a one-two punch in terms of your health. Not only do they work to burn calories and tone your body, but they also clear your mind and help energize you for the rest of the day.

3). Exercise! 

What many people don’t realize is that exercise provides so many benefits beyond simply getting your body up and moving. It releases endorphins which relate to mood. It also improves practically every major system in your body, making them function more effectively as you improve your overall health. It improves the quality of your sleep and it has the ability to greatly improve your energy as your body grows leaner and stronger.

Working exercise into your busy day can include:

• A 15-minute brisk walk around the block during your lunch break.
• Joining a gym, taking classes or working with a trainer. Most trainers offer 30-minute condensed fitness sessions that pack a major fitness punch and are easy on the wallet too!
• Finding a set of exercises videos, you enjoy and can follow in the comfort of your own home.

I WANT you to feel GOOD! I don’t want you to just burn a few calories and go on with your day, I want your quality of life to improve as you grow stronger and start getting more out of life. Take control of your day and you will start to take control of all areas of your life. Being fit and healthy is about the mind, body and soul!

If you have any questions about how we can work to improve your energy and quality of life, please reach out. I would love to hear about your goals and help you make a plan to achieve them!

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Staying Active and Healthy

Today during my daily meditation, I started thinking about the things I really love in life. The people, the activities, the events and even the work that keeps me moving and keeps me excited about seizing each new day as it comes. For me, spending time focusing on what I love doing and who I love being with motivates me. It pushes me forward in a way that nothing else can, and I bet that you might be the same way.

So, let me ask you. What do you love? Who do you love to be with? Thinking about these things should make you smile! It should make you happy and bring you joy to think about the very best moments that life has to offer. Therefore, the question now becomes, how do you get more of it?!?!?!

When I talk to people about incorporating exercise into their daily routine, it often isn’t something they love to talk about. In fact, those conversations often tend wobble along with shrugs, nods and sighs as people shake their head and admit that they need to exercise more.

“Yeah, that’s definitely something I need to do more of. It’s just…….” Then fill in the blank. I don’t have time. The kids schedule is too crazy. I’ve gotten out of the habit. I don’t feel like it. I’m too tired. I feel too sore afterwards.

Truly the list is long, and we’ve all come up with our own version of “fill in the blank” at some time or another. But here’s the thing, making exercise a part of your daily routine is one way you can work to enhance your life and improve your health. And better health means having the chance to enjoy more of all the things you love about your life.

As we age it gets harder and harder to do things that once came easy. If we want to maintain our physical strength and stamina, then we have to work for it. Maybe once upon a time we could go out and run a few times a year and it still wasn’t hard to knock out a few miles. But then one day we strap on our running shoes with good intentions and find that we are huffing and puffing before we make it to the mailbox, much less all the way to the end of the street….and back.

What once came easy now takes more effort. But here’s the thing…. it’s worth it! Because exercising and living a healthy lifestyle can mean the difference between spending the day at Disney with your grandkids or having to stay back at the hotel because you can’t handle the walk. It can be the difference between keeping up the hobbies you love or watching other people enjoy them on TV.

The short answer? Living a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, good food choices and a positive outlook will benefit all areas of your life and it allows you to keep doing the things you love.

So get moving and stay moving! I recommend at least 150 minutes of cardio per week along with a mix of strength training to keep your muscles strong and your body lean. This can be hiking, walking, biking, swimming, dancing or anything else that gets your heart pumping.

Staying Active is a sure way to be healthy and when you feel discouraged, just think about all those things you love doing, it will give you all the motivation you need to stay focused and to keep moving forward to a more productive healthy life!

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