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Join us for this empowering session and pass along to the women you love.

Thursday, May 10
5:30-8:30pm

Be your first line of self-defense!

Learn to:
•carry yourself confidently
•use everyday items as weapons
•defend against multiple attacks and holds
•use your powerful voice
•gain control ASAP

A perfect Mother's Day gift!

Calling all moms, daughters, aunts, sisters, grandmas ages 10 to adult. Just $30, second person 1/2 price (cash or check only).

Watch our TV segment on Sonoran Living:
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/mother--daughter-self-defense-workshop

Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center

6451 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Hope to see you there!

Is Red Wine REALLY Good for You?

In theory, yes, because it contains the antiaging antioxidant superstar, resveratrol, found in red grapes and peanuts, which research shows may help prevent cancer, stroke and cardiovascular diseases. It also protects skin from free radical damage. In practice, no, because the average glass of red wine contains only about 2mg of resveratrol, meaning you'd need to drink at least 50 glasses daily to get an effective dose.

Look for:
Supplements containing between 100 - 500mg of trans-resveratrol instead.

What is Administrative Professional's Week Anyway?

The idea began with Mary Barrett, president of the National Secretaries Association, now called IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals), and C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation. They served on a council addressing a national shortage of skilled office workers. Together with Harry Klemfuss, public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam, they originated the idea for a National Secretaries Week.

The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff. It was created with two objectives in mind: to recognize "the secretary, upon whose skills, loyalty and efficiency the functions of business and government offices depend," and to call attention "through favorable publicity, to the
tremendous potential of the secretarial career."

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide through community events, social gatherings and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts.

Administrative Professional's Week is April 22 - 28. Treat your Administrative Staff to on-site chair massage. They deserve it!!

Email to schedule your visit.

Need a Boost? Here's how to have more energy!

You can't add hours to the day, but you can boost your energy - and what you can accomplish each day - by making healthy choices.

FUEL UP - Try this experiment: write down everything you eat and drink for a week or two. Then, look to see if you're getting enough of these energy suppliers each day:
~ 6 oz of carbs, with 3 oz from whole grains
~ 5 to 6 oz protein from meat, fish, nuts and other sources
~ 2 cups fruit and 2.5 - 3 cups of veggies.

TIP - Snacks help keep you energized throughout the day. Try baked tortilla chips and salsa, low-fat yogurt and raisins, string cheese and raw almonds.

BEAUTY SLEEP - Do you sleep two or more hours longer on your days off? You may not be getting enough sleep during the week. To improve sleep time:
~ Don't drink fluids before bedtime to avoid waking to use the bathroom
~ Create a relaxing bedtime routine like reading or listening to soothing music
~ Take a warm bath before bed
~ Avoid caffeine after the noon hour
~ Exercise in the morning or midday
~ Practice deep-breathing techniques or meditation before bed
~ Avoid watching tv or working on the computer before bedtime

TIP - Rub a few drops of lavender essential oil on the bottom of your feet to help fall asleep. Also, take all electronics out of the bedroom, including cell phones.

TIME FOR YOURSELF - Short-term stress can actually leave you feeling energized, but if you're almost always stressed or anxious, your energy levels will suffer. Schedule time (like you would an important meeting) for activities that interest you.

TIP - Enroll in a class for something you've always wanted to try, such as a new language, cooking, painting, etc.

EXERCISE FOR MORE ZIP - People who begin a program of regular exercise report feeling more energetic as their fitness level increases. Exercise also helps counteract two common energy robbers: stress and insomnia.

TIP - Find it hard to get to the gym? Enlist someone to come teach an on-site fitness class right at work!

Treat your employees to an on-site fitness class at work! The Back Rub Company offers more than a dozen unique classes to choose from.

Contact us for more information about scheduling services for your organization.

Demystifying Organic Labels

With our increasing awareness of buying local, organic and natural foods, we are bombarded with a variety of food labels. But do you know what they really mean? To start, here are some tips when buying Organic:

"100 Percent Organic"
This food contains only an organically grown single ingredient or is made from individual ingredients all independently certified as organic. Only organically certified processing aids can be used. The label can display the USDA Organic seal.

"Organic"
This food is greater than 95% certified organic. Up to 5% of the ingredients may be nonagricultural substances, but they cannot be produced using excluded methods, such as the application of sewage sludge, processing with ionizing radiation or the addition of synthetic substances, sulfites, nitrates or nitrites. The label may display the USDA Organic seal.

"Made with Organic Ingredients"
Multi-ingredient products that are 70% to 95% organic. The label may include the words "made with (listing up to three organic ingredients) on the front panel. The nonorganic ingredients must be produced and handled without use of excluded methods. The label may not display the USDA Organic seal.

"Not enough to bother"
Products with less than 70% organic ingredients may only list the organic ingredients on the ingredient label, not the front panel. The nonorganic ingredients may be produced, handled and assembled conventionally. The label may not display the USDA Organic seal.

Happy Shopping!

Thanks to Erin Zimmerman Williams

Youthful Beauty...Naturally

All-natural beauty products help you look and feel your best. By choosing non-toxic, nutrient-rich personal care, you're supporting health as well as beauty!

Scrubs:

Refreshing and rejuvenating, natural salt or sugar scrubs leave skin feeliong smooth and supple, while removing dead skin cells and promoting circulation. Make your own with salt or sugar, apricot or almod oil and a few drops of essesntial oils like lavendar or rosemary.

Moisturizers:

The right natural moisturizer won't just feel good, plant-based products with nourishing shea butter, cocoa butter and natural oils can help prevent psoriasis, eczema and acne. They also fight wrinkle-causing environmental damage by locking in skin's moisture.

Beauty Supplements:

For a great boost, look for skin-protective nutrients found in grape skins, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10, collagen and vitamins A, C and E.

The Back Rub Company offers a course called Making Scents at Work. Schedule in Phoenix by April 15th and get 1/2 off!

Five Quick Tips for Healthy Eating

If you can learn kitchen shortcuts to delicious and healthy meals, you can change your lifestyle.

Try these tips to cut salt, fat and calories:

Add flavor without adding salt. A bit of lemon juice can make a small amount of salt seem like more. Or perk up bored taste buds with vinegar and pepper.

For dips or spreads that call for cream cheese, substitute half a cup of ricotta cheese blended with half a cup of fat-free cream cheese. Serve with raw veggies.

Add evaporated fat-free milk to soups and casseroles in place of heavy cream. Bulk up casseroles, stews and soups with beans and vegetables.

Cradle your pie filling with a crust of graham crackers instead of pastry dough.

Use applesauce instead of butter and oil in baked goods. A half cup of applesauce equals one cup of butter or oil.

Treat your employees to a healthy cooking class or a wellness workshop right in the office.

Contact us for more information about scheduling services for your organization.