Have you noticed?

And 2009 is losing its grip a little bit more every day. I’m ready, are you?

2009 was a great and transformative year. Moving productively from 2009 into 2010 – and having someone you can count on to support you to do . . . → Read More: Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions]]>

Are you getting excited about 2010 – I am! It’s coming at us quick.

Have you noticed?

And 2009 is losing its grip a little bit more every day. I’m ready, are you?

2009 was a great and transformative year. Moving productively from 2009 into 2010 – and having someone you can count on to support you to do it makes it easier. That’s why we at Complete Oriental Medical Care are here to assist you in creating a whole new possibility in your health.

It is no surprise that many of the top ten New Year’s resolutions are related to better health. Number 1 is to “lose weight,” number 2 to “quit smoking,” with “exercise more” and “eat healthier” also among the top ten.

But no matter how committed you may be to your new health resolution, it is much too easy to become sidetracked. We are all constantly bombarded with commercials that make the least healthy foods look and sound irresistible. Smoking is promoted as something that makes you look “cool” and calms you down. This is where your vision comes in:

1. Define what you want to change – lose weight, quit smoking, etc.

2. How will this change fit into the health vision for your life? Will you feel better, have more energy, worry less about your long-term health?

3. Give your new health vision power. Write it down, share it with others, find images from magazines to make a collage that represents your new vision. Hold images of yourself in your mind achieving your goal, feeling better, and having more energy. Imagine exactly how it will feel to take excellent care of yourself. Picture yourself walking through your life feeling confident about your health. Write all of this down to review whenever you feel tempted to quit.

4. Activate your new health vision. Take the first action toward your goal. Don’t fall into the trap of needing immediate gratification. Think of each step that you take as one step closer to your ultimate goal. Whenever you feel tempted to give up, go within and connect with your vision.

Your Plan for Better Health

In order to stick with your New Year’s resolution and see it through, you need to have a plan, and you need to have ways to deal with temptation when it hits – because it will! Here are some tips to get you through the rough spots:

1. Create a detailed plan to reach your goal. If you’re not sure how to reach it, do some reading, or find someone who can help you. There are numerous diets and recipes available for healthier eating, as well as many strategies to help you stop smoking.

2. Find a great exercise professional to help you with your health vision. Exercise helps detoxify the body and makes you feel more alive. This can be a yoga teacher, Qi Gong instructor, and/or personal trainer. Do whatever you need to nurture your body and mind through the process.

3. Remind yourself that YOU are in control of your life and your health. Your cravings are not in control. If eating better is your resolution, keep a log of everything you eat. This will not only prevent you from cheating, but it will help you discover which foods make you feel best.

4. Find one great person who completely supports your new health vision. This will be someone you can call if you are struggling to stay with your resolution. Make sure it’s someone who will hear you without judgment and offer gentle but firm encouragement to keep going. In other words, find positive influences to counteract the negative influences that come from the media.

5. Work with affirmations and images. Write positive affirmations to keep you focused on the goal and to saturate your subconscious mind with your intention. “Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better” is a simple and classic affirmation. Another possibility is “I draw people to me who support my smoke-free lifestyle.”

6. Find an experienced, licensed acupuncturist to help you quit smoking, lose weight, and reduce cravings. This time proven system of Oriental medicine has worked for thousands of years.

Don’t forget that healthy living is an ongoing process. It’s a lifestyle that is evolutionary, not fixed. So, make this the year that you devote yourself to greater health. Live longer, increase your energy, and enjoy your life more!

In Better Health,
Steven Sonmore, L.Ac.
612-866-4000
www.orientalmedcare.com

About the Author: For more than 20 years, Steven Sonmore has helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Oriental bodywork therapist, and herbalist. He offers complete health care with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutritional counseling, Oriental massage, and facial rejuvenation. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.For more information visit www.orientalmedcare.com or call 612-866-4000,.
Copyright by Steven Sonmore. All rights reserved.

The great news is that now less than 2 out of 10 adults smoke. The number of American adults who smoke has dropped below 20 percent for the first time in our nation’s history. The bad news is health officials said this week that cigarettes kill almost a half-million people a year.

This year on November 19th, . . . → Read More: Celebrate Great American Smoke Out, Quit Naturally with Acupuncture]]>

The great news is that now less than 2 out of 10 adults smoke. The number of American adults who smoke has dropped below 20 percent for the first time in our nation’s history. The bad news is health officials said this week that cigarettes kill almost a half-million people a year.

This year on November 19th, the Great American Smokeout will celebrate its 33nd anniversary. The event has remarkably changed America’s health. Millions stop smoking for a day, but many people successfully quit for good. It has helped keep young people from starting smoking and protected nonsmokers from the dangers of second-hand smoke.

When the event began in 1974 smoking was accepted as a cultural norm. Now smoking is viewed for what it actually is…a killer. Smoking ,as well as secondhand smoke, kills 443,000 people every year from cancer, lung disease, heart disease and other causes, said the CDC. Half of all long-term smokers, especially those who start as teenagers, die much too young, many in middle age.

The good news is you can quit smoking easily and naturally with acupuncture. Just watch this video and see how easy it is. Quit Smoking Acupuncture Minneapolis MN

Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC is pleased to announce that our team will host a kickoff event for the annual Great American Smokeout this Thursday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 6pm. Our staff will be handing out information on how to naturally quit smoking for good using acupuncture. Plus, receive a $10 discount when you sign up for our Quit Smoking Today Acupuncture Program on Nov. 20, 2008. Call us today at 612-866-4000 to learn how you can kick the nasty habit. And visit us at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/quit_smoking_acupuncture_program.html.

The great news is that now less than 2 out of 10 adults smoke. The number of American adults who smoke has dropped below 20 percent for the first time in our nation’s history. The bad news is health officials said this week that cigarettes kill almost a half-million people a year.

This year on November 20th, . . . → Read More: Celebrate Great American Smokeout and Quit Naturally]]>

The great news is that now less than 2 out of 10 adults smoke. The number of American adults who smoke has dropped below 20 percent for the first time in our nation’s history. The bad news is health officials said this week that cigarettes kill almost a half-million people a year.

This year on November 20th, the Great American Smokeout will celebrate its 32nd anniversary. The event has remarkably changed America’s health. Millions stop smoking for a day, but many people successfully quit for good. It has helped keep young people from starting smoking and protected nonsmokers from the dangers of second-hand smoke.

When the event began in 1974 smoking was accepted as a cultural norm. Now smoking is viewed for what it actually is…a killer. Smoking ,as well as secondhand smoke, kills 443,000 people every year from cancer, lung disease, heart disease and other causes, said the CDC. Half of all long-term smokers, especially those who start as teenagers, die much too young, many in middle age.

The good news is you can quit smoking easily and naturally with acupuncture. Just watch this video and see how easy it is. Quit Smoking Acupuncture Minneapolis MN

Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC is pleased to announce that our team will host a kickoff event for the annual Great American Smokeout this Thursday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 6pm. Our staff will be handing out information on how to naturally quit smoking or chewing tobacco for good. Plus, receive a $10 discount when you sign up for our Quit Smoking Today Acupuncture Program on Nov. 20, 2008. Call us today at 612-866-4000 to learn how you can kick the nasty habit. And visit us at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/quit_smoking_acupuncture_program.html.

The Acupuncture Quit Smoking Today Program benefits:

One of my clients, Thomas said,

” I used the Quit Smoking Today Acupuncture Program and I was amazed at how easy it was to quit.”

When asking patients the reason . . . → Read More: Quit Smoking Video]]>

Watch a video about successfully using acupuncture treatment for quiting smoking.

The Acupuncture Quit Smoking Today Program benefits:

1. Detoxifies your body of the nicotine.
2. Reduces your cravings for tobacco.
3. Helps you to relax.

One of my clients, Thomas said,

” I used the Quit Smoking Today Acupuncture Program and I was amazed at how easy it was to quit.”

When asking patients the reason that they smoke, 98% of the participants always said they smoked because it helped them to relax. But at what price? Surely at the risk of being stricken with lung cancer or emphysema in later years.

The truth is that acupuncture assists the former smoker in relaxing WITHOUT SMOKING. How does this work? Acupuncture balances your nervous system. Too often with our fast paced lifestyles our bodies are keyed into our “fight or flight” response. This is where your adrenals are pumping, your breathing is more rapid and shallow, your heart is beating faster, and your digestion is more incomplete.

Acupuncture helps your body naturally tune into your RELAXATION RESPONSE. This is where you’re heart is beating more slowly and evenly, your breathing is deeper – more full and relaxed – and your digestion is more complete. Obviously, this state of being is healthier and a lot more fun.

For further information go to: The Quit Smoking Today Accupuncture Program