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Fred Krazeise Living in the Moment - Understanding Mindfulness

"Mindfulness" is the term that describes the notion of being conscious in the present moment, not allowing your mind to wander into the past or into the future. For many of my clients, it's difficult for them to be completely present during their bodywork session with me. They may be thinking about the meeting they had earlier in the day, about the list of chores or errands they have to do on the weekend, about the fight they had with their spouse or partner the night before. We are also condit… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on November 23, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Ann Udofia, DPT Running Faster by Slowing Down: The NYC Marathon 2009

It has been two weeks since I ran the most exciting race of my life, the New York City Marathon. With the incredible support of the ‘Empowered and Fit Running Group’, I ran this race faster and stronger than my previous two! When questioned about the differences in my training for this particular run, people are surprised when I tell them that I ran faster because I learned how to slow down! Let me explain. Marathons to me can be very exciting and extremely competitive. As the gun goes off and… Continue

Added by Ann Udofia, DPT on November 16, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Fred Krazeise Aromatherapy - Does it Work?

In a previous post, A Little Bit About Aromatherapy, with the help of my dear friend Eagle, we laid out some of the basics about aromatherapy. Today, I want to follow that up with some information about how it is coming into the mainstream. As I wrote in Pragmatic Reiki and other posts, a wide range of Complementary Alternativ… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on November 16, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Seven Ways to Manage Your Stress Hormones

When I meet with clients for the first time, one of the questions I ask is 'how much stress do you have in your life?' Often, a client will respond by saying she doesn't suffer from stress at all. And I usually respond by saying, 'Oh really?' We usually don't realize how stress affects us, because our body does a good job of adapting to pressures put on it. And I think in our society (certainly here in the Washington DC metro area), we are often encouraged to wear stress like a badge of honor.… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on November 13, 2009 at 3:50pm — 2 Comments

Fred Krazeise Meatless Monday - A Pair of Italian Inspired Vegetable Dishes

I love Italian cuisine. Most people probably think of pasta when they think of Italy and Italian cooking. In the Tuscany region of Italy, vegetables have always been important. They are the principle ingredients of molds, omelets, soups and sauces, as well as some meat and fish recipes. In Tuscany, the Tuscan bean is always a part of the menu. Today, I offer you a version of Tuscan beans, cooked with tomatoes, or all'uccelletto. This is the most popular vegetable dish in Sienna and it's e… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on October 12, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Some Facts About Gluten Intolerance

It is a condition that was once believed to be very rare, but is now thought to affect 1 in every 133 Americans, and the National Institutes of Health believe that 97 percent of cases go undiagnosed. Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance is an auto-immune disorder that affects portions of the small intestine. People affected by the disorder are intolerant to certain proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. These proteins can damage the small, finger-like projections called vill… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on October 8, 2009 at 7:07am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Finding Time to Make Time for Yourself

Most of my clients report feeling a sense of guilt when they take time for themselves. Actually, it's selfish not to spend time with yourself. Best-selling author of "The Artist's Way," Julia Cameron says, "Every time you commit to some self-nurturing project, there¹s the voice of your conditioning that raises its head and says, Oh dear, aren¹t you being selfish. We lose ourselves because we are afraid of being selfish, but when we turn around and take care of ourselves, we actually become much… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on October 7, 2009 at 9:45am — 2 Comments

Fred Krazeise 3 Simple (And Affordable) Steps to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

It's been a rough year for most people. With unemployment hovering around 10 percent, people are genuinely fearful about the economy and their future. Each week, I see more and more clients who suffer from chronic stress. Symptoms are wide ranging, but they include everything from hypertension to back / neck pain to loss of sleep and appetite. What makes it worse is that in our society, we wear stress like a badge of honor. We work long hours, don't eat properly, don't get enough exercise, don'… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on October 6, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Meatless Monday - White Beans Breton

Today is a sad day in the culinary and food world. Conde Naste announced this morning that it was closing Gourmet Magazine after nearly seventy years of operation. With that sad news in mind, I have decided to pull out a classic from my own culinary repertoire, White Beans Breton for my Meatless Monday offering to you. This is a classic accompaniment to roast leg of lamb. I know… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on October 5, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Reclaiming Your Body and Spirit – Loving Touch and Trauma Recovery

I wrote this article for Owning Pink and it was first published there on September 30, 2009. Sometimes, you have to go a long way out of the way, in order to come back a short distance correctly. – From “The Zoo Story,” by Edward Albee Time: The Present I’ve come to my current career very late in my life. After working for many years in both government and in the corporate world, I walked away from that life 5 years ago. I wanted to do something completely different. I wanted to… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on October 1, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Please Continue to Support WEAVE - Women Empowered Against Violence

Last week, 703 wonderful people raised more than $85,000 to pay off immediate expenses that enabled Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) to keep operating. For readers who do not know this organization, WEAVE is the only tax-e… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 28, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Meatless Monday - Spaghetti Squash with Olive, Anchovy & Caper Sauce

Here's a very easy recipe that you can make in 30 minutes or less. Spaghetti Squash with Olive, Anchovy & Caper Sauce Ingredients 1 Medium Spaghetti Squash 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove minced 6 oz. pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 1/2-cup fresh flat leaf parsely, finely chopped 1 2-oz can anchovies, drained and rinsed, and coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon capers, drained and rinsed, and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon j… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 28, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Do You Need a Coach?

People ask me all the time about life and wellness coaching. What is it? What does a coach do? What's a session like? Working with a coach can help people break through obstacles that may be preventing them from leading the life they wish to lead. Coaches usually work with clients one-on-one, either in person or by telephone, to support their learning and growth within a safe and supportive relationship. As a coach, I view my clients as being creative, capable and complete individuals, who are… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 23, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Why Diets Don't Work

Getting my weight under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way. -Oprah Winfrey You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America’s hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low fat, no fat, you name it) with promises that this will (finally!) be the solution—your shortcu… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 21, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Benefits of Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients

There have been many studies done on cancer patients and massage therapy to find out if there really is any benefit. The following is just a sample of studies that have been performed and their results: *One study performed on women with breast cancer showed significant results in favor of massage therapy as a form of complementary treatment. In this study, the women who received regular massages had lower levels of stress and depression (these are often experienced very strongly by women who h… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 19, 2009 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Meatless Monday - Sweet Potato, Lima Bean and Cranberry Hash

This is a high-fiber, low sodium recipe that is easy to make, and it tastes great! The flavors are reminiscent of Northern African or Moroccan cuisine. You can prepare the sweet potatoes several days in advance and just add them to the recipe when you are ready. They will hold for 3-4 days in the fridge! Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2lb or 1KG) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup sliced spring onion 1/2 cup finely d… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 7, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Held Lovingly in the Hands of God

This is a reprint of a post that appeared on Owning Pink on September 5th.

As a massage therapist / body-worker, I know how powerful touch can be. I’ve… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 6, 2009 at 11:02am — 2 Comments

Fred Krazeise Body Work and Menopause

I just came across a very interesting article titled Easing the Menopausal Journey. The author, Karrie Osborn says that, "touch, and a host of other complementary therapies, can rebuild a woman's trust with her physical self and help her ride through the transition known as menopause." Body work, which includes traditional massage therapy, acupuncture / acupressure,… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 3, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Fred Krazeise I Am Me, and I'm Ok - A Self-Affirmation by Virginia Satir

Loving oneself is hard work. It seems that we are conditioned to do otherwise. But love is a choice, and it is choice you can consciously make. The question is, how? I have found these words, written by American psychotherapist Virginia Satir to be very helpful. Read them, and start to own them yourself. I Am Me, and I'm Ok. I am Me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it – I own everything… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on September 2, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments

Fred Krazeise Meatless Monday - Potato, Zucchini and Red Pepper Curry

Here's an easy, 30-minute vegetarian dinner for tonight. You can omit the coconut milk for a lower calorie version and it is still delicious. Potato, Zucchini and Red Pepper Curry Serves 4 Total Time: About 30 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. new potatoes, sliced in half 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large red onions, halved then sliced into eighths 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 1 teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed 3 red chillies, s… Continue

Added by Fred Krazeise on August 24, 2009 at 4:32am — 2 Comments

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