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By staying fit throughout your life, you will be able to find cheap health insurance premiums that provide high quality medical attention.

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By exercising daily, managing your stress effectively and focusing on water-rich foods, you will benefit from cheap health insurance rates all throughout life.

Cheap health insurance rates are a distinct possibility when you take the time to realize that you are your own best physician.

Hundreds of billions of dollars in health care expenses are generated by Americans each year. Cheap health insurance premiums are something that every US resident needs and desires - and making sure to integrate holistic lifestyle habits within your family can help you to save big. As we stand in the midst of what politicians are calling the most serious health care reform measures to have been taken in almost seven decades, the details of the bills passing the House and the Senate, right now, are vague at best and most of us. One thing is sure though: it is every woman and every man’s wish to have access to high-quality medical care when necessary. And so every American is sitting with fingers crossed - hoping that the government will take care of them. And that’s where it all falls apart.

Create your own cheap health insurance by exercising daily, managing your stress effectively - and concentrating your dietary choices on water-rich foods only.

The aforementioned hundreds of billions of dollars paid in medical expenses each year in the United States has to actually come from somewhere. We count on our health insurance providers to do their parts within the system, keep the ball rolling and keep us healthy - while simultaneously hoping that the fine people in Washington, DC really do have our best interests at heart. And it doesn’t seem like that much we are asking for: just effective, cheap health insurance that we can count on if we ever fall ill or get injured.

However, somewhere deep inside, we know that the government cannot possibly represent all of our needs equally – not even if it truly desired and intended to. We know that it’s up to each of us individually to insure our own health by ensuring our own health. Reducing your premiums for health care coverage has a whole lot to do with the physical and mental condition that you are in. No matter how many new presidents, new health care bills, new programs and new bailouts are created, one thing will always be true: It is your most important responsibility to yourself to maintain your own health. In the long run, it will be the choices that you have made in the past that will maintain your youthfulness.

As a rule of thumb, the less fit that you are, the more you will pay for health insurance.

Think about it from the point of view of an insurance company. All types of insurance premiums are based upon calcualted/estimated risks. Insurance is a numbers game - and the professional mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries that insurance corporations employ are paid quite nicely to ensure the company’s long-term profitability. In other words, insurance companies do not take losses; they increase premiums when necessary to generate targeted profit margins.

So what does all of this mean to you?

Staying fit and living a holistically healthy lifestyle will entitle you to cheap health insurance because:

• People who exercise regularly, eat healthy foods, maintain appropriate weight levels and manage their stress effectively require less medical attention than those who don’t.

• From a health insurance company’s point of view, a person who requires less medical attention is entitled to pay less for health coverage than somebody who requires more.

• By staying fit throughout life, as you age, you will exhibit less probability for developing preventable diseases, obesity - and loads of other insurance premium-increasing conditions.

The majority of Americans will readily admit that they should pay more attention to their health and fitness levels. And of course, the majority of Americans also continually make excuses why they do not address these issues. Instead, they wait to see what their elected politicians will do to maintain their health levels for them. And they do so knowing that it’s actually not even possible for that to happen. The bottom line is that embracing a holistically healthy lifestyle - beginning today, right now - is the only sure way to maintain your youthfulness,  - and enjoy your life maximally!

Our lives consist of experiences. Experiences are what we feel, see, smell, taste and touch.  Our senses transform the external world into information, which our brains translate, structure and order.  Information that does not have a context in our understanding is discarded. This forms the basis of our relationship with the world.

Now, here’s the difficult part to accept.

From our understanding; the body, the brain and our senses do not represent reality as it truly is!  A complete picture of reality always eludes us because; the totality of information that reality continually presents us is dependent upon our ability to receive information through our limited senses.  Since we know our senses are limited, our information is limited.  Since our information is limited, our understanding of reality is limited.  Therefore, we can never see or know reality because we are only aware of a small portion of it.

For instance, we only see a certain portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (light). In reality, light exists in wavelengths beyond our ability to see.  Other life forms on our planet are able to detect them but we do not have this ability. We are limited.

It is difficult for us to accept that any reality we discuss is always based upon incomplete information.  No one can know it all. Therefore, the logic we apply to any situation always has an inherent degree of uncertainty.  The degree of uncertainty varies from situation to situation and is dependent upon our ability to know all the details.  Whosoever has the smallest degree of uncertainty is ultimately the winner of the argument but they are not necessarily right.   One of our sayings explains this quite well, “There is her version, his version and the truth.”

Which lead us into the realm of human interaction and the desire to be right.  As conversation is a constant in our lives, the power of words reaches deep.  Relationships are made and broken with a single word, remark or sentence.

There exists many reasons why being right is so important to each of us.  To be right is to win.  To have an argument with another and have your version of reality adopted by another is a challenge most of us love to engage in.  When another person accepts your version of reality this becomes a validation that feels wonderful.  This feeling exists because we have associated a created image of self (or who we think we should be) with our version of reality.  They have become one and the same.  The goal then is to maintain a perimeter around your version of reality and your perception of self.  You become dependent upon others to reinforce this self image or pounce upon those who do not see it your way. 

Unfortunately, the price of this association is, if our version of reality is not accepted by others we feel rejected.  The association tells us that this is not merely a difference of opinions but a deeply felt (and frightening) rejection of self.   This is the basis of right and wrong.  This is why we fight so hard.  We say, “This is what happened and you must see it my way and agree that I am right!”   We always feel better when we are right and we blame ourselves when we are wrong.

So, we have a large number of people walking around wanting and needing others to validate their point of view. Never acknowledging that there is no definitive right and wrong since each person’s version of reality is incomplete.  Further, because being right is ultimately tied to our perception of self, we are all fighting to be heard but no one is listening! Is it any wonder we argue so much or can’t seem to work well with one another?  We have taken survival of the fittest into the realm of argument and it’s dog eat dog!

Here is the choice we all face. Do we want to have peaceful relationships that help us to grow? Where everyone’s point of view is truly considered? Or do we keep fighting to be right?

If we accept the reality that reality always escapes every one of us then, we have a place where we can all stand with equal footing.  Then, instead of focusing on right and wrong we can learn from another’s perspective.  The point is each of us has something to share.  Each of us has a unique point of view.  When will we begin valuing this uniqueness?

Beyond right and wrong is the realm of Truth.  If we can commit, agree and declare that conversations are to be used as explorations to discover the truth of a situation, even if that truth challenges our point of view of reality and our self image then, we can rise above right and wrong.  Then we can be more at ease for we can trust that another is not trying to “get over on me”.  Then we no longer become adversarial to each other and instead become brothers and companions.  Then we can feel safe knowing that the goal is the highest expression of truth for everyone concerned.

The key to getting along with others is based upon a dedication to seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, and knowing Truth.  A person who commits to Truth considers all pieces of information as valid.  How this information is used is up to you.

Next time you’re in an argument, take a moment to be honest with yourself.  Is your real goal to win?  Is your real goal to get them to see it your way? And maybe, if you’re really brave, you can look deeper and see how attached you are to winning at all costs even if it means hurting those you say you love.

Going beyond this attachment will enable you to listen and receive information from others without automatic rejection.  For your sense of self will no longer be tied to the outcome of the conversation.   This will provide you freedom to authentically consider what someone is saying and truly consider their point of view. 

Isn’t this what you would like others to offer you?

Sheldon Ginsberg creator of the Fitpath has a B.S. in Exercise Science is a 12th Level Reiki Master Teacher and is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. .  He is currently working as the Guest Services Manager at Canyon Ranch Miami Beach.   He has written two books and has created a relaxation CD.  To learn more about the work of the Fitpath visit www.thefitpath.com

As we continue in our current economic downward spiral it seems that we still are not seeing the trees from the forest.

While we know the Movie Industry, with all the different themes available to it is primarily interested in selling tickets there also exists impactful messages found beneath the special effects and pretty faces. 

Nowadays, anyone can easily sit through a big screen drama that moves one to tears and 90 minutes later the same person can be found watching animated animals acting like people.   Does this confuse us?  No. We have become equally numb to both and treat it all as imaginary and non-meaningful.  There are so many messages in movies that can help to inspire and lift us but it seems that the majority of personal messages are sadly being missed and replaced with pointless arguments and complaints about the plot or acting.

Our latest refusal to learn can be seen in the reaction to the recent movie: The Day The Earth Stood Still.

The basic plot is that an Alien comes to save Earth from us! Saying, “If the Earth dies, you die.  If you die, the Earth lives.”  He tries to speak to the leaders of our civilization but the hyper-paranoia of our security system won’t allow it.

So, without recourse he condemns the human race, which begins a process of extermination.   A conversation with a scientist reveals that in order for a race to reach a new level of self understanding it needs to reach an existence precipice and is therefore forced to change and adapt.  

Stepping away from the movie, does anybody see how this applies to our world today? 

In other words, is this just a movie to be entertained by or a possible future that we face (No, I am not talking about Aliens coming to destroy us.  We are well practiced at playing both destroyer and the destroyed.)

We still don’t know how to treat each other with respect.  With advances of obesity and drug addictions it’s clear that we don’t even know how to treat ourselves with respect.

What will it take for us to change?  This movie explores the frighteningly real possibility that until something catastrophic occurs our focus continues to be wasted in useless criticisms. 

Bottom line we need to change.  We need to change how we view ourselves.  I know change is hard but here is the situation… eventually we will have to anyway.  We can do it now while we have time or we can wait until it is forced upon us. 

Small steps of change start with learning to:

• Breathe more than thinking or talking
• Listen to yourself which again means being mindful of your breath
• Be kinder and more patient with yourself then,
• Be kinder and more patient with others
• Remember everyone is fighting some kind of battle

Sheldon Ginsberg creator of the Fitpath has a B.S. in Exercise Science is a 12th Level Reiki Master Teacher and is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. To learn more about the work of the Fitpath visit www.thefitpath.com

Moving and exerting the body creates internal sensations.  These sensations can either be pleasurable or painful depending upon how much you exert.

Pleasure, from an orgasmic point of view is a wavelike experience.  The effect of this wavelike experience is a deeply felt release that washes over one’s body and mind creating relaxation and space.

The body is composed of a large complex bag of chemicals one of which is water.    Water responds to rhythm.   Emotions and mood being closely related to water also respond to rhythm as reflected in the saying, “music has charms to soothe the savage beast.”

Enter the Ipod, capable of holding hundreds if not thousands of songs. Combine this with movement and exertion and what you have is a tool for consciously changing emotional states!

Start by setting your Ipod to random.

Then close your eyes and take a breath.  Tune into your emotional state for that moment be it sad, angry, fearful, loving, excited or whatever.  Find a song to match this state. 

Then begin walking or exercising slowly while playing your song.  Feel how you feel as you walk and listen to the song.  This simple technique will give your emotional state freedom to flow and change.  As you continue to walk, allow the song and your mood to dictate how fast or slow you move your body. 

Eventually the song will end and another will begin.  Again, pay attention to your emotional state and match it to the next song.  If the song doesn’t match, move on to another. Whatever song you stay with becomes your next movement motivator.  Let yourself flow in and out of whatever moods and feelings the songs and movements create in your body and mind.

By the time you are finished exercising you will be in a completely different state of being. You will feel better physically, mentally and emotionally for you have not denied how you feel. 

But don’t take my word for it.

Sheldon Ginsberg creator of the Fitpath has a B.S. in Exercise Science is a 12th Level Reiki Master Teacher and is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. To learn more about the work of the Fitpath visit www.thefitpath.com

In my work, I am often surprised by a client’s unrealistic performance expectation. It seems no matter that they never performed a specific movement in their lives; they still expect to be advanced even before they begin. This is an example of “no space” to learn, grow and be.

This unrealistic demand for high body performance is usually based upon an idealistic mental model of self. In combination with external stress, this internal point of view is responsible for factors that create health imbalances. This experience of “no space” detracts, judges and condemns one regardless of reason or cause.

In my experience, providing one space is about giving an individual permission to be exactly where they are in their body’s evolution. This quickly helps them to not only relax their death grip upon the ever present fear of not meeting inner expectations but also gives them room to learn and develop at their own pace. This in turn creates results.

It is much easier to approach a lifelong pursuit like exercise with the following:

• It makes no difference where you start only that you start
• It is not about the results but the quality of your movement application that counts
• Be realistic and objective when you are appraising your performance and yourself

Sheldon Ginsberg creator of the Fitpath has a B.S. in Exercise Science is a 12th Level Reiki Master Teacher and is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. To learn more about the work of the Fitpath visit www.thefitpath.com

Starting an exercise program requires discipline and discipline requires commitment.

Hello?  Hello?  Are you still there or is that virtual crickets I hear chirping in the virtual night?

A motivating exercise commitment requires a personal internal goal.  Since exercise is about self – improvement it helps to be interested in becoming more of who you are.

Approaching exercise from the “I should” because “science and medicine tell me so” is an ineffective external motivational strategy. 

A way to develop internal motivation begins by learning to enjoy moving and using your body.  The reasoning is if it feels good you will be more likely to do it again. 

Key Concept 1: Exercise does not have to be painful.  Keep it simple.  Start by moving your body in ways that feel good.  Walking is a great place to start.  Go as fast or as slow as you want. Try to stay focused on the experience of the walk.  Dancing by yourself with eyes closed to music that moves you is another way to get lost in movement and the pleasure it provides.  No one has to know.

Key Concept 2: Commit to moving your body on a daily basis.  Focus on improving your physical abilities each week and increase the amount of time you move. Progression feels good and creates results. 

As your movement abilities evolve trying new ways of exercising will eventually become appealing.  At a certain point you may even ask yourself the following: “What am I capable of or what is my potential?”  Then no pain no gain (or pushing your limits) may, believe it or not, start to feel good.

Key Concept 3: Recognize and respect where you are in your fitness evolution. If you need to crawl, crawl.  We all have to start somewhere.

Sheldon Ginsberg creator of the Fitpath has a B.S. in Exercise Science is a 12th Level Reiki Master Teacher and is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  To learn more about the work of the Fitpath visit www.thefitpath.com

It is no secret that being fit provides many health benefits and improves quality of life.  Stretching, for example, helps to ensure adequate joint range of motion while strength training maintains daily function. However, what is less well known are how deeper benefits of self-development can be realized through the process of exercise.

For instance, the practice of acceptance is about allowing others to be as they are without trying to change, fix or alter them.  In giving this gift to others you also give it to yourself.  One way to develop acceptance is through the art of stretching.

Muscles move the body through one end (the origin) attaching to a relatively fixed bone of a joint and the other end (the insertion) that attaches to a freely moving bone of a joint.

To a muscle, stretching is stressful.  The nervous system recognizes this stress and directly signals the muscle to either “hang on to your attachments” or “let go and relax”.  Which of these two signals is sent is based upon your reaction to the stretch experience.

Diaphragmatic breathing is a direct way of communicating to the nervous system. It helps to calm and soothe the body, increase blood flow, and remove lactic acid and other by-products of exercise. 

Self acceptance can be practiced by giving mental space to the tension within the stretched muscle and allow it to be as it is without agenda. The breath-in helps you connect to the current state of the muscle and directly experience its tension.  This is the acknowledgment or acceptance phase. The breath-out is a release that helps the body to relax. As you breathe out, focus upon relaxing the muscle around the stretch tension.  This is the letting go phase. Each successive breath takes you deeper as you progressively connect, accept and release. 

Remaining mindful of accepting how your body feels during a stretch creates a new program in the nervous system.  Over time as you reinforce and strengthen this practice not only will it increase your flexibility but it also provides you with the confidence and skill to apply acceptance to situations that are stressful.

During these situations, remembering to breathe and relax your body will trigger this acceptance program. You may be surprised to see how this practice can help to transform a situation.

Mr. Sheldon Ginsberg President of FitPath Health Services holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from State University of New York at Buffalo.  In addition, he has obtained advanced certification as a Strength and Conditioning Coach from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and he is also a 12th level Reiki Master Teacher.  To learn more you can visit www.thefitpath.net or call 305-785-2936