If you've been to our new facility (1250 Rt. 31, Lebanon if you haven't...stop in!) you may have noticed our staff shirts. Across the back, is a single word, one of 4 of our company's core values. These words, chosen at the dawn of Pro-Activity's existence, are the values that both propel us forward, and that keep us grounded in the moment.
On the back of the black shirt reads the word "FREEDOM". How appropriate a topic for this Independence Day weekend. Born and raised in a patriotic family, we were taught what a gift our freedom is. Not only freedom of speech and freedom of religion, but also the freedom to choose your life's work, your spouse, and the very values that you will base each day on.
Each morning, when you open your eyes, you have the freedom to choose what you will do with day before you. You are in the driver's seat and are fully empowered to kick it in to high gear, or to roll up the windows and watch the world go by. Freedom in this sense can be appreciated each day. With this idea, you can choose the healthy option, feel the propulsion of forward momentum and still maintain that groundedness that keeps you in the moment.
When I wear the FREEDOM shirt, it is a constant reminder of what got us to this point. For the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers, those of our soldiers, and those of each of us along our journey, I offer this tribute. I wave my flag this Independence Day for the freedom we have in this great country and I pledge to make that daily choice to appreciate these freedoms and to continue guide others toward the freedoms they seek.
Happy 4th of July!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Red Wine Rescue
Alcoholic beverages have never really been my thing. Having never "acquired" a taste for beer (which I'm told is practically un-American of me), I always felt like I was doing myself a favor. Who needs those empty calories anyway? (Did you know there are 7 calories per gram of alcohol?)
Actually, all alcohol was not created equally - in terms of health benefits anyway. Here's the skinny.
The benefits associated with alcohol come in the form of red wine. More specifically, in the form of resveratrol.
Resveratrol is a plant chemical that has been shown to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects. It has been touted in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia as well as increasing will power and craving control. In clinical trials carried out on mice, resveratrol was credited with significant changes in genes involved in the anti-aging process. Since our DNA is bombarded daily with environmental assaults, the genetic data-base may be damaged and longevity may be negatively impacted. Resveratrol to the rescue!
This key ingredient is found most readily in red wine as it is made from the skins of the grapes. It can also be found in mulberries, chocolate and peanuts. However, each glass of red wine contains about 600-700 mcg and a daily dose is recommended at 15mg. Consider supplementation - but avoid it all together if you are pregnant, and use caution if you are on anticoagulation therapy or taking an anti-hypertensive medication.
Actually, all alcohol was not created equally - in terms of health benefits anyway. Here's the skinny.
The benefits associated with alcohol come in the form of red wine. More specifically, in the form of resveratrol.
Resveratrol is a plant chemical that has been shown to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects. It has been touted in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia as well as increasing will power and craving control. In clinical trials carried out on mice, resveratrol was credited with significant changes in genes involved in the anti-aging process. Since our DNA is bombarded daily with environmental assaults, the genetic data-base may be damaged and longevity may be negatively impacted. Resveratrol to the rescue!
This key ingredient is found most readily in red wine as it is made from the skins of the grapes. It can also be found in mulberries, chocolate and peanuts. However, each glass of red wine contains about 600-700 mcg and a daily dose is recommended at 15mg. Consider supplementation - but avoid it all together if you are pregnant, and use caution if you are on anticoagulation therapy or taking an anti-hypertensive medication.
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