Celebrating the Mothers of our UZIT Program
Last Updated on Tuesday, 8 May 2012 04:11 Written by Urban Zen Tuesday, 8 May 2012 04:11
In celebration of Mother’s Day we wanted to give a love-filled shout-out to the mother’s of our Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program. In the three years since the launch of the UZIT Program, several of our students have had the incredible experience of learning the benefits of the eastern healing techniques not only for patient care and self-care, but also for maternal care. Caring for the next generation included moms with baby bumps or baby seats, while others learned they would be receiving more than a certificate at the end of their training. These mothers and mothers-to-be were able to use the modalities to care for themselves before, during and after delivery, and the results have been beautiful, as you can see.
The whole Urban Zen team is wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to our UZIT moms.
Learn MoreDr. Christiane Northrup on Letting Food Inspire
Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 March 2012 12:56 Written by Urban Zen Monday, 19 March 2012 06:28
“Food is the most intimate thing you can buy…Unlike clothes and shoes that dress the outside, food goes into your body and builds who you become.”
— Ani Phyo
I love this quote. It is the essence of what I mean when I talk about eating to flourish. Think about it and let it sink in. Making decisions about your health takes on a whole new meaning when you know what you want to do with your life and who you want to be, doesn’t it?
Let’s talk about diet, exercise, and weight for a moment. I’ve studied nutrition, different diets, and medical studies for 45 years. And, I’ve been asked the how-to’s of weight loss many times. Here’s a summary of what I’ve learned over the last 15 years or so. It’s clear that maintaining a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or under is best. Eating low-glycemic foods is also very important, because it keeps your blood sugar from spiking. Rapid changes in blood sugar levels stimulate cravings, which leads to weight gain, and increase the likelihood of systemic inflammation. This in turn can lead to all kinds of chronic degenerative diseases, including type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Finally, it’s almost impossible to stay trim without exercising. Luckily, a little exercise goes a long way.
No one can refute these facts. But ultimately, reaching and maintaining healthy body composition and vibrant health through the right food choices happens in both your mind and body. Trust me—merely sticking to the latest fad diet or reaching for the perfect BMI won’t bring about the transformation. It is, indeed, personal.
The 3rd Annual Women in the World Summit
Last Updated on Monday, 19 March 2012 05:25 Written by Urban Zen Wednesday, 14 March 2012 05:46
“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” – Madeleine Albright, Women in the World Summit, 2012
Community. It’s one of the most important, most fundamental elements of the Urban Zen philosophy. We’ve seen passion amplified exponentially because of a shared commitment to create change and we’ve seen innovative solutions born out of collective conversations. From the very beginning, women have always, always been an integral part of our community and like the above quote from Madeleine Albright conveys, we believe that creating a sisterhood of support is essential.
Our founder, Donna Karan, has a huge heart for women and has long understood how important it is for women to support each other. It is because of these things that the Urban Zen Foundation team attended the Daily Beast’s 3rd Annual Women in the World Summit, which kicked off on Thursday March 8th, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The three-day event, hosted by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, brought together some of the most prominent figures in business, politics, women’s rights and journalism to discuss the most prevalent issues affecting women today. With an itinerary that literally included hundreds of women, it’s difficult to concisely convey the enormity of wisdom, passion and motivation that was shared at the summit. With powerhouse women like Secretary Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Madeleine Albright, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, Sheryl Sandberg, Zainab Salbi, Diane Von Furstenberg, Sarah Brown and Chelsea Clinton taking the stage to give voice to the rise of women, the on-going fight for equality and the necessity of coming together, it was impossible to not want to be a part of this compelling story of change.
Learn MoreMarch Ambassador – Christiane Northrup, M.D.
Last Updated on Friday, 2 March 2012 12:34 Written by Urban Zen Friday, 2 March 2012 12:34
Urban Zen is delighted to have Christiane Northrup, M.D, as our ambassador for the month of March. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we couldn’t think of anyone more fitting than Dr. Northrup to collaborate with as we come together and center our thoughts and energies around the collective community of women. Dr. Northrup is a visionary pioneer and the world’s leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. A board-certified OB/GYN physician who graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and did her residency at Tufts New England Medical Center, Dr. Northrup was also an assistant clinical professor of OB/GYN at Maine Medical Center for 20 years. Recognizing the unity of body, mind, and spirit, Dr. Northrup helps empower women to tune into their innate inner wisdom to transform their health and truly flourish.
Dr. Northrup is the author of two New York Times best-selling books, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause. In 2005, Mother-Daughter Wisdom, her third book, was voted Amazon’s #1 book of the year in both parenting and mind-body health and was nominated for a Quill Award. In her latest books, The Secret Pleasures of Menopause and The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Playbook, Dr. Northrup outlines the crucial link between health and pleasure. Her books, which have been translated into 20 languages, have taught women worldwide how to create joyous and vibrant health throughout their lives.
Dr. Northrup has also hosted seven highly successfully public television specials. Her latest special is based upon the newly revised edition of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and began airing nationwide in June 2010.
Dr. Northrup now devotes her time to inspiring women worldwide to truly flourish on all levels through tapping into their inner wisdom. She does this through speaking engagements, on her weekly Hay House Internet radio show Flourish!, in television appearances and specials, on Facebook, and in her e-newsletter.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the groundbreaking work of Dr. Northrup this month. And, don’t forget to join us for our live Twitter conversation discussing the wisdom of women’s bodies on March 22!
Learn MoreTwitter Party with Dr. Christiane Northrup: Discussing Essential Women’s Wisdom
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 12:28 Written by Urban Zen Wednesday, 29 February 2012 02:45
DATE: Thursday, March 22, 2012
TIME: 8PM-9PM EST
LOCATION: Twitter
Essential Women’s Wisdom: Flourish at ANY age!
Women’s wisdom is the fuel that connects us to our Source. To the moon, the stars, the earth, the tides, the angels. It is the understanding that there is nothing in our bodies that lies. Even if you are overweight, depressed, or sleep deprived! Join Dr. Christiane Northrup, leading women’s health authority and pioneer, for a live Twitter party that promises to put you on the path to health and flourishing– regardless of your age, your weight, your blood sugar, your starting point!
To join the live conversation, tweet using hashtag #UZFevent during event hours to chat in real-time with Dr. Northrup. To add to the richness of the conversation, we will be randomly selecting a winner from the participants to receive a care package with gifts from Dr. Northrup and Urban Zen.
IMPORTANT HASHTAGS & HANDLES:
#uzfevent
@urban_zen
@DrChrisNorthrup
