Marilu Henner's Blog, page 148

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Getting to sleep

A good night's sleep is critical to your good health, so what can you do to make it happen?

A good bed * We don't always realize how bad our old bed is until we get a new one. If your mattress is more than 10 years old, consider a new one.

A good pillow * There are different styles of pillows for the different ways we sleep. Get two (or even three) different pillows, and switch them up (even during the night). And get new ones every couple of years. They get buggy (and you don't want to know any more than that).

Clean, fresh linens * We're hearing good things about bamboo sheets – especially if you're dealing with night sweats. The bamboo fibers breathe better.

Room temperature * If it's too hot or too cold, you won't sleep well. Use a fan or an extra blanket when you need it. Fresh air is good, but not always practical (when it's -20F at night, you can't have the windows open! No matter what health guru tells you to do it!).

Stretch your body * Slow, gentle stretches before bed will help work out the kinks of standing in the kitchen or sitting in the living room… or sitting in the driver's seat.

Clear your mind * Look at your calendar for the next day and do what you can to prepare – set out your clothes, pack lunches, get breakfast together, sign permission slips, find instruments and gym shoes, pack your gym bag, etc. Write out anything that's bothering you. Make a gratitude list. Kiss and hug your loved ones. Say your prayers.

Here's some Celtic meditation music that helps us relax before bed. Use it to accompany an evening gratitude meditation, or breathing exercises, or gentle stretches, or prayers.

 

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Aran Boat Song, Áine Minogue on Sanctuary

 

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Spicy tomato salad

Here's a tomato salad with a different flavor – it's a little bit sweet and sour, with that kick of spice.

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Spicy Tomato Salad

Blue * Serves 6-8

3 large firm ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped (or other color, but the contrast to the tomatoes is nice)

1 sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped

1 teaspoon raw agave (or honey)

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

pinch of sea salt (to taste)

Mix well. Refrigerate until cold. Enjoy!

 

Marilu is busy!

Unforgettable premieres September 20 on CBS. Marilu is a consultant for the main character who has superior autobiographical memory. Marilu enjoys being on the set with the cast and crew, and has made suggestions that end up in the script. She's even getting a role in the show in the future!

Oral-B has partnered with Marilu for a new campaign with their toothbrushes. Dental health is part of total health, and it's a growing segment of the health industry. Look for Marilu at events in Los Angeles (September 22-24) and New York City (October 11-12).

October 18-19, Marilu is shooting the first two episodes of Here's To Your Health! which is scheduled to air on the TLC network. This series of thirteen 30-minute shows will cover a variety of health topics. If you have ideas for topics, submit them on our message boards.

Marilu is performing her one-woman show for A Memorable Evening at UC Irvine, as benefit for the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory on November 4. Contact the Center to request an invitation.

Marilu's book on Memory will be published February 21, 2012! She's finishing it up now. We're looking forward to the book tour after that, too – lots of television and radio appearances, and book signings around the country.

 

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Morning glory muffins

Back-to-school often means that breakfast gets shortchanged. Do yourself and your family a favor, and bake some muffins to avoid the lure of pastries or drive-through breakfast – or no breakfast at all. (Did you know that kids who eat a good breakfast each day do better in school?)

You can mix and bake muffins the night before – or you can just mix them up the night before and bake them in the morning – or you can bake them on the weekend and keep them in the freezer (put completely cooled muffins in freezer weight zipper bags, and "suck" all the air out of the bag before you freeze them). We like to bake them on the weekends – making a double batch, or two different batches, to get through the week.

These particular muffins are full of nutritious ingredients, but mostly they impress people with their good flavor.

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Morning Glory Muffins

Green * Makes 12 muffins

1 cup high-fiber cereal (such as Nature's Path Optimum ZEN in Cranberry Ginger)

2/3 cup vanilla soymilk (or plain non-dairy milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla added)

3/4 cup chopped apple

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1/4 cup flaked unsweetened coconut

1 Tablespoon canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

1-1/4 cups unbleached flour

1/2 cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal

3/4 cup Sucanat®

3 teaspoons baking powder

4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons nutmeg

scant teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup egg replacer (try Ener-G brand)

Heat oven to 375F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. Spray bottoms only of baking cups with cooking spray or oil mister. (Muffins will stick if baking cups are not sprayed.)

In a medium bowl, mix cereal and soymilk (you may crush your cereal in a re-sealable food-storage plastic bag with a rolling pin if you prefer a smoother texture). Add the apple, carrot, coconut, oil, and vanilla.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, flaxseed meal, Sucanat®, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and egg replacer. Add the carrot-apple mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.

Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm with a little Earth Balance margarine.

 

Memory chat with Marilu today!

Marilu will be chatting with members about MEMORY on Monday, August 22nd at 1 PM Eastern (10 AM Pacific).

There's still time to become a member and get in on today's chat!

Marilu regularly chats with members about her current projects, class topics, and total health topics – and the best part is that she remembers the members she meets in our private chat room. Chatting with Marilu is a great member benefit!

Today's topic is MEMORY!

Learn more about Marilu's unique superior autobiographical memory!

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Spirit Sunday * Genius

Everybody is a genius.

But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,

it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

~ Albert Einstein

 

Take back the value meal

THE CHALLENGE: This September 17, you're invited to take back the 'value meal' by getting together with family, friends and neighbors for a slow food meal that costs no more than $5 per person. Cook a meal with family and friends, have a potluck, or find a local event.

WHY: Because slow food shouldn't have to cost more than fast food. If you know how to cook, then teach others. If you want to learn, this is your chance. Together, we're sending a message to our nation's leaders that too many people live in communities where it's harder to buy fruit than Froot Loops. Everybody should be able to eat fresh, healthy food every day.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: You can cook a meal with friends and family, find a local event, or host your own event. When you sign up, Slow Food USA will send you $5 cooking tips.

The challenge pledge is as follows:

"On Sept. 17, I pledge to share a fresh, healthy meal that costs less than $5 — because slow food shouldn't have to cost more than fast food."

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Fitness Friday * Support your local P.E. class

Stay involved in your child's physical education classes at school.

Ask about the frequency of classes, the length of classes, the activities, class size and curriculum. Ask about the teacher's philosophy concerning children's fitness. While you're at it, ask about recess – frequency and length, and what kids are able to do during that time. If possible, offer to help coach an activity you're good at.

This is not just for parents. Community members are taxpayers, and their opinion matters, too. When we all (the whole village) demand excellence from our schools, our kids and our communities benefit. So get vocal about physical education, recess, and sports in your schools.

 

Members chat with Marilu on Monday!

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Marilu regularly chats with members about her current projects, class topics, and total health topics – and the best part is that she remembers the members she meets in our private chat room. Chatting with Marilu is a great member benefit!

Marilu will be chatting with members about MEMORY on Monday, August 22nd at 1 PM Eastern (10 AM Pacific).

Learn more about Marilu's unique superior autobiographical memory!

Find out about Marilu's new book on memory!

Get updates on memory research!

Ask your questions about memory and how the brain remembers!

Mark your calendars for this Members-only chat!

Monday, August 22, 1 PM Eastern

Not a member? Join now and you can take the Healing Traditions class and join the chat, too!