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Sauna Blanket Testimonies – Maria Mind Body Health

WHY CUSTOMERS LOVE THEIR SAUNA BLANKETS

Saunas have been used for centuries to promote relaxation and reduce stress. In fact, many people report feeling calm and relaxed after a sauna session. This is because the heat from the sauna causes the body to release endorphins, which are natural painkillers that promote feelings of pleasure and well-being. Endorphins are also associated with reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, it is not surprising that saunas have been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in some people.

Furthermore, research has shown that saunas can have a positive effect on the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating many of the body’s functions, including heart rate, breathing, and digestion. It is divided into two branches: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The SNS is responsible for the body’s “fight or flight” response, which is triggered at times of stress or danger. The PNS, on the other hand, is responsible for the body’s “rest and digest” response, which is activated during times of relaxation.

Sauna has been shown to activate the PNS, which leads to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. This can promote feelings of relaxation and calmness. Additionally, sauna has been shown to increase the activity of the vagus nerve, which is a major nerve of the PNS. This can have a positive effect on mood and emotional regulation.

Finally, sauna can have a positive effect on sleep, which is an important factor in mood regulation. Sleep is crucial for maintaining good mental health, and poor sleep has been linked to an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Sauna has been shown to improve sleep quality and duration, which can have a positive effect on mood and emotional well-being.

Sauna Blanket Testimonies

Many people have contacted me telling me how happy they are with their sauna blanket and I wanted to share some of their sauna testimonies with you!

“I LOVE my Bon Charge Sauna Blanket!

My purpose in getting this was detoxing for my body and dealing with chronic pain issues with legs. This sauna blanket is so easy to set up and very comfortable to lie in. Cleans up super easy too!

The highlight of my day was crawling into my Bon Charge Sauna Blanket for a good 50 minute sweat session! After the sauna treatment I do my stretches while my muscles are well warmed and loose! Helped my pain immensely!

Recently had a cold come on and the first thing I did was crawl into my Bon Charge Sauna Blanket to sweat out my cold.

Even my hubby who doesn’t like to be hot loves using it, so comfy and effective!” Christy

WHERE TO GET A SAUNA BLANKET

If you don’t want to go to the gym to do the sauna, order a sauna blanket so you can do a sauna while watching Netflix in the comfort of your own home!

What I love about Bon Charge is their constant search for creating products that can really enhance our health and wellness! BON CHARGE products help you naturally address the issues of our modern-day way of life effortlessly and with maximum impact.

Bon Charge is so generous when you use code MARIA, you get 20% OFF! That saves you $140!

Register Today for the 2023 WSKW Conference – PHE America

Register Today for the 2023 WSKW Conference – PHE America

The Fall 2023 Annual Conference for the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness (WSKW) will be on Thursday, October 5th – Friday, October 6th in Oakland, CA.

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay — register TODAY!

Conference Registration:

  • Faculty: $150
  • Students: $50

Select HERE for payment information and Paypal access

The 2023 program will include presentations from across the breadth of kinesiology and will provide opportunities to engage and learn with colleagues. The conference will incorporate poster presentations, oral presentations, round table discussions, and panel presentations.

Conference Notes:

  • This year’s conference theme is: The Future Is You
  • The conference hotel is the Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center.
    • Information and a link for discounted rates are available on the WSKW website.

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Sauna Blanket FAQ – Maria Mind Body Health

Saunas have been a popular way to relax and detoxify for centuries, but not everyone has access to one. Sauna blankets offer a convenient and affordable way to enjoy many of the same benefits of a traditional sauna in the comfort of your own home.

Sauna blankets are essentially portable saunas that use heat and far-infrared rays to promote relaxation, detoxification and weight loss. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all work in essentially the same way: by trapping heat and sweating close to the body, which helps to open up the pores and release toxins.

Is the Sauna Blanket as effective as a regular Infrared Sauna Box?

Bon Charge Sauna Blanket delivers full spectrum FAR Infrared Light at the same intensities found in regular Saunas boxes. The huge benefit of using a Sauna Blanket over a regular Infrared Sauna Box is that it does not take up much space, its more affordable, can be packed up and stored away, has better hygiene, and privacy from others and gets much hotter.

What benefits can I get from the Infrared Sauna Blanket?

Infrared sauna blankets are popular for their potential benefits, including:

Detoxification: Sweating induced by the blanket helps eliminate toxins and impurities from the body.

Relaxation: The heat from the blanket can promote relaxation and reduce stress.

weight loss: Sweating can help burn calories, potentially aiding in weight loss efforts.

Pain relief: The infrared heat can help ease muscle soreness and joint pain.

Skin health: The blanket can improve the appearance of the skin by promoting circulation and reducing inflammation.

Improved sleep: Relaxation induced by the blanket may lead to better sleep quality.

How do I clean the Infrared Sauna Blanket?

To clean the infrared sauna blanket, follow these steps:

  1. Turn off and unplug the blanket from the power source and let it cool down completely.
  2. Wipe down the blanket with a damp cloth or sponge, using a gentle cleaning solution if necessary. Be sure not to soak the blanket.
  3. Allow the blanket and cover (if applicable) to air dry completely before storing or using it again.

It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintenance to avoid damaging the blanket and ensure its longevity. Additionally, it’s a good idea to clean the blanket after each use to prevent the buildup of sweat and bacteria.

How often should I use an infrared sauna?

For most healthy individuals, it is generally safe to use an infrared sauna 2-3 times per week for 20-30 minutes at a time. However, it’s important to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard, especially if you’re new to using an infrared sauna.

If you have any medical conditions, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before using an infrared sauna, as some conditions may be contraindicated or require special precautions. Additionally, pregnant women, individuals with implanted medical devices, and those with acute injuries should avoid using an infrared sauna.

Why Bon Charge Sauna Blanket vs Others?

Bon Charge’s Sauna Blanket reaches the highest temperatures on the market, 176 Fahrenheit. Bon Charge Sauna Blanket also has the lowest EMF on the market, 5x less than some leading brands, making it the safest choice for your Sauna session.

WHERE TO GET A SAUNA BLANKET

We do not have a lot of space at our Keto Condo in Maui so a sauna blanket is perfect for getting all the benefits without taking up space!

What I love about Bon Charge is their constant search for creating products that can really enhance our health and wellness! BON CHARGE products help you naturally address the issues of our modern-day way of life effortlessly and with maximum impact.

Bon Charge is so generous when you use code MARIA, you get 20% OFF! That saves you $140!

Readout of Roundtable on Capital Access for Small Businesses

Yesterday, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Isabel Guzmán, the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling, and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti were joined by US Senator John Hickenlooper (D -CO) and small business leaders, advocates, and mission lenders with particular expertise in reaching minority small businesses to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s small business agenda to expand capital access, including newly proposed rules from the SBA and historic investments by the Treasury Department in CDFIs. The group includes non-profit mission lender groups, Community Development Financial Institutions (CFIs), foundations, and advocacy groups all seasoned in meeting the needs of historically underserved small business owners.

Participants agreed on the importance of breaking down barriers to capital by meeting small business owners where they are, providing multiple paths to accessing capital, and offering support services needed to navigate available programs to better reach underserved small business owners. The Biden-Harris Administration is working to address these needs in a number of ways, including through investments in the American Rescue Plan that have helped set the stage for supporting small businesses for years to come. SBA is proposing reforms that would make it easier for lenders to work with SBA to offer small dollar loans, expanding the pool of lenders and capital options for small businesses with a focus on the historically underserved. Treasury has launched an interagency effort to identify gaps in services for underserved communities and made historic investments in the CDFIs that often serve as the primary lender for minority-owned businesses.

Administrator Guzmán provided an overview of her capital access reform agenda for the SBA. This included the proposal to lift the moratorium on Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licenses, proposed reforms to the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program, and proposed streamlining and modernization of the affiliation, lending criteria, and employee ownership requirements for the SBA’s Business Loan Programs. The proposed SBLC rule would allow SBA to pilot this expansion of lending activity while ensuring proper lender engagement and protection protocols. The Administrator identified the priority for these new SBLC licenses to focus on a diverse representation of lenders that responsibly meet the capital needs of the smallest businesses, minority businesses, and rural communities. In addition, later this year SBA plans to launch significant technological improvements to its small business borrower-lender matching tool, improving the experience and ease of matching potential borrowers and lenders.

The Deputy Secretary spoke to the historic cooperation in the Biden-Harris Administration between agencies to support underserved communities, especially when it comes to community investment and access to capital. Through the Emergency Capital Investment Program, CDFI Fund, and State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Treasury has deployed billions in funding to assist small and minority-owned businesses and consumers. In July, Vice President Harris announced the formation of the Interagency Community Investment Committee (ICIC), chaired by the Treasury Department, which has since led a process to solicit input on how agencies can better align to support underserved communities.

Senator Hickenlooper emphasized the critical nature of expanding small business activity nationwide and highlighted the role responsibly regulated fintechs can play in expanding access to affordable capital for underserved small businesses while protecting the integrity of the system.

In the meeting, participants recommended the Biden-Harris Administration on these initiatives that have improved access to capital and addressed persistent gaps in lending. One participant raised how welcome and necessary the proactive consideration around expanding SBLC licenses to focus on mission-based lenders would be, and recommended SBA for prioritizing a measured expansion of licenses to ensure consumer protections. Another leading small business advocate highlighted how the expansion of SBLC licenses would allow for a diversification of lending options, including mission lenders and responsible fintech options, to fill acute capital gaps and commended the SBA’s borrower protection principles. Multiple participants highlighted the importance of making sure capital allocators reflect the diversity of America and its small business owners. The group discussed the critical opportunity to expand the use of technology to scale lending operations, alternative underwriting models, and technical assistance delivery.

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Benefits of Saunas after Workouts

Saunas are wonderful for many reasons but in this post I want to focus on sauna benefits for those of you working out.

Before I jump into the benefits of saunas after workouts, I want all of you to understand that more is not always better. Be careful when doing saunas after workouts. Limit sauna time to no longer than 20 minutes to avoid over-exerting your body. If you have never used a sauna before or are new to saunas, start with shorter periods of time. Listen to your body, it will tell you if you’re spending too long in the sauna after a workout.

I highly recommend drinking at least one full glass of water before and after using a sauna to avoid dehydration, especially after a workout. Do not drink alcohol or use recreational drugs before, during or after sauna use. I also suggest not to eat a large meal before using a sauna.

TOP BENEFITS

1. Promotes Muscle Recovery

A good workout can often cause muscle soreness over the next few days; especially if it is a new muscle group you are working on. Sore muscles can slow down your progress if you decide to skip working out because of the pain and soreness that can be a drag! Doing a sauna after your workout can really reduce delayed onset muscle soreness; also known as DOMS.

Saunas help speed recovery and reduce soreness because saunas increase circulation, which brings more oxygen-rich blood to your muscles and can help speed up muscle recovery.

2. Improves Cardiovascular Health

Using a sauna after a workout can also help improve your cardiovascular health. The heat from the sauna helps to increase your heart rate, which can help improve circulation and oxygen delivery to your muscles. This can also help improve your endurance and overall cardiovascular health.

This study published by the Mayo Clinic reviewed all existing evidence of the sauna’s ability to improve cardiovascular health. It states,Beyond pleasure and relaxation, emerging evidence suggests that sauna bathing has several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, and neuro-cognitive diseases.”

Another study of over 2,000 men in Finland, where saunas were super popular, found that sauna use lowered the risk of dying from heart disease as well as “all-cause mortality.” Spending time in the sauna decreased their chances of dying from any other cause.

3. Reduces Stress

Working out can be a great way to relieve stress, but using a sauna after your workout can take your stress relief to the next level. Saunas help reduce stress by promoting relaxation and releasing endorphins, which are natural mood boosters. This can help reduce stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling more relaxed and refreshed after your workout.

4. Detoxifies the Body

Saunas can also help detoxify the body by promoting sweating. Sweating helps to remove toxins from the body, including heavy metals and other harmful substances. This can help improve your overall health and wellbeing, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after your workout.

5. Boosts the Immune System

Using a sauna after a workout can also help boost your immune system. The heat from the sauna helps to increase the production of white blood cells, which can help fight infections and other illnesses. This can help keep you healthy and reduce your risk of getting sick.

Using a sauna after working out has a host of benefits. From promoting muscle recovery to reducing stress and boosting the immune system, saunas are a great way to help your body recover after a workout. If you haven’t tried using a sauna after your workout, give it a try and see how it can benefit your health and wellbeing. Using a sauna blanket makes it much more affordable and easy to use and store as well!

WHERE TO GET A SAUNA BLANKET

We do not have a lot of space at our Keto Condo in Maui so a sauna blanket is perfect for getting all the benefits without taking up space!

What I love about Bon Charge is their constant search for creating products that can really enhance our health and wellness! BON CHARGE products help you naturally address the issues of our modern-day way of life effortlessly and with maximum impact.

Bon Charge is so generous when you use code MARIA, you get 20% OFF! That saves you $140!

Slaymaker Reflects on a 64-Year Career Teaching Basketball – PHE America

Slaymaker Reflects on a 64-Year Career Teaching Basketball – PHE America

the Peabody Gazette-Herald bobbed high above the boy’s head as he shouted, “The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor! The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor!” Five-year-old Ron Slaymaker watched the paper boy, uncertain about all the commotion on December 7, 1941. “I remember that day,” recalled Slaymaker. “For the next four years, we were involved in World War II. Everything changed. We had to sacrifice. All the news was about the war.” Slaymaker enjoys telling stories and at 86 years old he has a lot to share. His tales entertain and often he adds flavor, and exaggerations to key details for a greater effect. But regardless of the story, the listeners leave with a lesson to apply to their lives.

One story Slaymaker likes to share when speaking at athletic banquets, coaching clinics, or community functions describes a moment during the 1960s when he raised his hand as a young coach. The moment changed his life. To Slaymaker that action set in motion a course of events that opened doors to new opportunities and experiences, keeping him in basketball for 64 years and counting. But before Slaymaker raised his hand, he grew up during one of the most significant time periods in US history.

Read the full article on Sport Coach America: https://sportcoachamerica.org/i-raised-my-hand-slaymaker-reflects-on-64-year-career-in-basketball/

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Zero Carb Mozzarella Sticks – Maria Mind Body Health

If you haven’t noticed, I do not allow advertising on my site.

I just didn’t agree with some of the products that were advertised. They were keto products, but they were unhealthy and I would never personally eat most of the products. It was hard to say no to blog advertisements; they pay thousands of dollars a month, but I just feel uncomfortable about having the products I didn’t recommend on my website.

Instead, I have created a shopping list where you can find all the healthy ingredients that are difficult to find in grocery stores (and if you do find them, they are often very expensive).

I have done a lot of detective work and found the lowest prices on for all of the products I use and love. Everything from food, pantry items, kitchen tools, supplements, and skin products are on my list.

I rarely waste time in the grocery store because I find everything online for a way better price!

All you have to do is click on the words in my recipe and it will take you right to the correct item. If you add them to your cart I get a tiny commission that helps me afford to keep practicing recipes (Recipe experimenting can cost me a fortune!…but I love helping!).

I also have GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS on the list!

Happy Shopping and THANK YOU for all your support!!!

Zero Carb Mozzarella Sticks

  1. Preheat the oven or an air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Place the ground beef in a large bowl and season with the salt. Use your hands to combine well. Divide the beef into 8 equal portions and form each portion into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle, about 3½ inches by 2 inches.
  3. Place one string of cheese in the center of a patty. Use your fingers to seal the patty around the cheese; be sure to seal the edges well or the cheese will melt out. Repeat with the remaining patties and cheese. Wrap a slice of bacon around the entire patty, then secure the ends of the bacon with tooth picks. Repeat with the remaining patties and pieces of bacon.
  4. Place the wrapped patties on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper if using the oven or in the air fryer basket in a single layer if using an air fryer and bake or cook for about 8 minutes, flipping after 4 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
  5. Remove the mozzarella sticks from the oven or air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before consuming or the melted cheese will burn your mouth.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in a preheated 400°F oven or air fryer for about 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Calories: 274 Fat: 20 g Protein: 24 g Carbs: 0 g

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Hi Maria and Craig,

I just wanted to update you on our success! I am the one who asked if you would add two seats so I could bring my daughter to your PSMF class at your home.

Jozie is 12 and has Turners Syndrome and issues of weight and eating have been a struggle for her entire life. Guess what?! She is successful and loves this way of eating! She is experiencing being full and I always say “she doesn’t have a full switch”!

Also, she is on daily shots for growth for her TS and hasn’t been growing well even with them. Well, over the last 44 days she grew an inch and she lost 10lbs!!

The supplements from your personal health assessment and your way of Keto have been nothing but amazing! We didn’t care about the weight loss but figured some would happen. Her self-esteem, her confidence, and her success in committing to this lifestyle is just giving her so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been doing it side by side with her so we could be a team and the benefits I am seeing are also nothing short of amazing. I have lost 17lbs and still going.

Most importantly for me I am hanging on to my gallbladder and seeing so many other health improvements! Like my allergies are even non-existent since I converted – who knew?!

Thank you for going out of your way to add two seats that day…you literally changed our lives in ways I can’t put all in to words.” – Linda

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