Hello, and welcome to the October 14th edition of 5-Shot Friday.
1. Take Breaks Before You Break
From CEO, Top 100 Small Business Influencer, speaker, wife and mother to four, Nellie Akalp:
“It has taken me nearly two decades as a type A entrepreneur to understand that running at full steam without pause isn’t good for my happiness, creativity or productivity. In fact, it was jeopardizing both my health and business. But it took several extreme situations, like the time I fainted due to exhaustion or had to pull my car over during a panic attack, before I finally woke up to the fact I needed to change my ways.
“As such, I started looking into different work styles. I began reading what researchers have said about the importance of breaks. And, these lessons apply to everyone — entrepreneurs, as well as employees and parents, not to mention employers and managers who are tasked with the wellbeing and productivity of their workforce.”
2. Cute And Cuddly Companionship: There’s A Robot For That
The gap is getting ever wider between our protoplasmic need for hugs (stable) and the demands on our attention to keep track of the Internet Of Things (exponentially growing).
Hugs and human connection get the short end of the stick. But there’s a tech solution, naturally. Kirobo Mini, courtesy of the good folks at Toyota:
3. The Tibetan Triple Shot Anti-Aging Espresso
Distilling something to its critical essence is wonderfully efficient, if it does what it promises.
It’s like taking a lifetime of self-defense classes, then going to a weekend seminar and realizing, Holy Crap, this is as effective as everything I’ve studied, and my kids can learn this in 30 minutes.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with studying yoga or meditation, as an integral part of your self-help efforts. But The Five Tibetans, as they are known, are a concentrated dollop of 5 scalable poses that claim to benefit your health in a myriad of ways.
The slim book that describes these movements is available as a free PDF download, and in book form on Amazon.com. This article gives an overview, including a description of the techniques that you can try immediately, and a description potential benefits.
Most of the bodywork coaches whom I follow have moved far beyond The Five Tibetans with their own services and offerings. But they are ALL familiar with this compact little group of exercises.
Translation: “Forks over all,” as in Forks Over Knives, the whole-food, plant-based diet designed to reverse many of the chronic diseases common to modern society. (And, no, it’s not German.)
Adam Sud’s testimonial is not uncommon: major weight loss, correction of diabetic lab results, and a vastly improved outlook on life. Going vegan “whole hog,” pardon the pun, would be a major change for most, and like anything else, there are critics of the move. But if you are at a place in your life where being ripped, strong as an ox, and built like a refrigerator or a superhero are less important than longevity, reduced disease risk, and comfort in your own skin, there are worse movements to get behind.
5. Tweet Of The Week: from @sarahkendzior
“I don"t care about TV, awards, or prestige. I care about the truth, the rights of my countrymen, and not having authoritarian rule. The end.”
Dr. Bunten is originally from Huntington Beach, CA. He attended high school in Tokyo, Japan, went to college at UC San Diego and then to medical school in the Midwest. He returned home to California for residency training in Family Medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. His immediate family all reside in Huntington Beach.
Dr Fishbein has been in the practice of family medicine for over 35 years in Irvine. He received his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University, medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital of Long Beach.
Dr. Kim is the Medical Director of Family Care Centers, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Hoag Hospital, and a recipient of the Physicians of Excellence award from the Orange County Medical Association. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has been practicing in our community for over 20 years.
Dr. Memon is a board certified Family Medicine physician and recently completed her fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. She attended Saint George’s University, School of Medicine and completed her residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Her interest in medicine started at an early age and has since evolved into a passionate career.
Dr. Gina Nguyen obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Irvine where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. She went to USC Keck School of Medicine, and returned to UC Irvine for a Family Medicine Residency. Since 2005, she worked at Kaiser Permanente, VNCOC, and Family Care Center Urgent Care.
Dr. Williams is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is a native to Orange County and returned home after completing his medical degree at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. After completing his residency in family practice he successfully completed a fellowship in sports medicine.
Dr. Hye Lee is a board-certified Family Practice Physician, affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice.She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Riverside and earned her medical degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Afterward, she did her internship at Downey Regional Medical Center in California and has been a primary care physician since 2005.
Dr. Coyne is a board certified family practice physician and a California native. He completed his undergraduate degree at UCLA before earning his medical degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr Coyne spent 6 years in the US Air Force at Andrews and Luke Air Force bases, eventually separating as a Major. He enjoys working with patients of all ages.”
Dr. Jay Friehling is a Family Practice physician who has worked in Orange County since 1981. Born in Florida, he received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and then earned a Medical Degree at the New York Medical College.” His healthcare interests include Diabetes, Geriatric Care, and Hospice Care.
Dr. Jennifer Shoquist is board certified in Family Medicine. Her special interest is woman’s health and her practice accepts patients from 6 years old to seniors. Dr. Shoquist received her M.D. degree at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, Texas, and did her residency with Memorial Family Practice at memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Tom is a board certified family medicine physician and native Californian. He received his bachelors of science with great distinction in biochemistry and honors in chemistry. Dr. Tom was awarded a Regents Scholarship to attend medical school at UC Irvine.
Dr. Yan attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. She joined Family Care Center in 2001. She chose Family Practice because she enjoys working with a wide variety of people and because it provides a unique opportunity for continuing care.
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