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Wellness & Lifestyle - low fat eggs; Reiki; Lilas Folan yoga tapes; vegetarian athletes; snoring demographics

American Fitness, July, 2000

Egg in a Box

Looking for some new ideas for a low-fat breakfast or dinner? Egg Beaters is offering a free consumer booklet containing 22 original recipes made with their convenient-to-use, real egg product, including breakfast burritos, vegetable medley quiche, stuffed shells Florentine and oatmeal raisin bars.

To receive a complimentary copy of the recipe booklet, send a self-addressed, stamped, #10 business-size envelope to Egg Beaters Recipe Book, P.O. Box 5885, Clinton, IA, 52736-5885.

Reiki Demystified!

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Most of us have heard of Reiki, but chances are, not many of us can explain what it is. Discover exactly what this healing art is in the recently released Practical Reiki: Focus Your Body's Energy for Deep Relaxation and Inner Peace (Sterling/Silver, $17.95) by Richard Ellis. In his beautifully illustrated book, Ellis explains this system of healing that originated in Japan and dates back to the end of the 19th century. He takes the reader on a journey through the seven chakras and our physical, emotional and psychological relationships with them, as well as the three further layers of energy around the body and their functions. For those interested in studying Reiki, Ellis explains the different levels that are taught, each having a specific set of classes. Through his writings, the reader gains insight into the practical aspect of Reiki and the parts of daily life that it can enhance. For more information, call (212) 532-7160.

Yoga Queen

Just like Alice's Restaurant, you can get anything you want from Lilias Folan. This yoga teacher extraordinaire has produced a series of yoga tapes that should satisfy just about anyone's needs. Do you want to increase your energy, flexibility and strength? If so, her Flowing Posture series (which includes Cardio Challenge, Arms & Abs, Legs & Buns and Serenity Now) could be just what the guru ordered. For seniors, she has created the Silver Yoga Series: the Morning Workout for Beginners (geared to increase vitality, flexibility and muscle tone) and the Evening Workout for Beginners for releasing stress and promoting a good night's sleep.

The 63-year-old Folan has been a major influence in the field of health and exercise for almost 30 years. Her television show Lilias! Yoga and You! aired on PBS-TV from 1972 to 1992. In 1988, the Soviet Ministry of Health extended an invitation for Folan to participate in the first Soviet/American Yoga Teachers Conference held in Moscow. Folan has written two best-selling books on yoga and is credited by the publication Yoga Journal as "a person who has been a great service to the yoga community."

Lilias Folan's videos are available from Goldhil Home Media, 137 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 207, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, (800) 250-8760.

Beef Up Without Beef

If you've thought about giving up meat, either fully or partially, but are afraid it may affect your athletic performance, check out Peak Performance for Everyone from Beginners to Gold Medalists (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; $16.95) by Lisa Dorfman. According to Dorfman, athletes don't necessarily need to eat meat to produce strong healthy bodies. To prove her point, she draws on scientific research, personal experience and the insights of 17 top vegetarian athletes.

One of those athletes is Art Still, a 6' 7", 255-pound former Kansas City football player who says his vegetarian diet builds energy and endurance while decreasing body fat. Dave Scott, a six-time Ironman champion, credits his vegetarian diet as the reason he never has ups and downs in his training performance. Dorfman herself is an elite professional runner who says 98 percent of her speed, strength and endurance is due to her diet.

Whether your choice is to be a confirmed vegan or a semi-vegetarian, this comprehensive guide offers step-by-step information on how to exercise, train and compete at your best while eating a plant-based diet. The Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Guide is available at your local bookstore or by calling (800) 225-5945. In Canada, call (800) 567-4797. You can also visit Lisa Dorfman's Web site at www.runningnutritionist.com.

The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Snore

After a 14-year study, researchers from HealthEast and the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic have confirmed what women have known for years: men snore louder than women. The study also concludes the heavier the man, the louder he snores. Some research participants snored so loud they exceeded the maximum acceptable levels for nighttime noise set by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Almost 85 percent exceeded 38 decibels of sound, which is equivalent to the noise of light highway traffic.

Wellness & Lifestyle - low fat eggs; Reiki; Lilas Folan yoga tapes; vegetarian athletes; snoring demographics

American Fitness, July, 2000

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