Tangerines are packed with Vitamin C to help support the immune system in the cold winter months, but they also prevent obesity!

Tangerines’ Tangible Gifts
Protect Your Health with this Sweet Fruit

Tangerines are sweet, affordable and in season, and now there’s another reason to stock up on this juicy fruit. Researchers from the University of Western Ontario have discovered that a tangerine flavonoid, nobiletin, appears to help prevent obesity and protect against Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.

When the researchers fed mice a “Western” diet high in fats and simple sugars, they became obese, showing all the signs associated with metabolic syndrome: elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood levels of insulin and glucose, and fatty livers. A second group of mice—fed the same
nhealthy diet, but with nobiletin added—experienced no symptoms of metabolic syndrome and gained weight normally. Ingesting nobiletin also prevented the buildup of fat in the liver by stimulating genes that help burn excess body fat, while inhibiting genes
responsible for manufacturing it.

This article appears in the January 2012 issue of Natural Awakenings

Tickets available at 18k for Chanale Concert January 15th!

Exciting news... Men's and Boy's only fitness classes in LifePlex organized through 18k

Starting January 3rd for boys.. Men's class to begin soon after..
to register please email us at 18karrots@gmail.com

Rumour has it some celebrities have been frequenting 18k!!

Lipa Schmeltzer enjoying our own special 18karrots home brew!!

The guys who are doing all the work backstage...and front stage!!

Kudos to Shragie, Miguel and Josh as well as JJ and Marlowe!
Guys you are doing a great job!!

Holy Eating and Mindfulness Meditation.

Bracha Meshchaninov taught an illuminating and inspiring class in her "Kaballah of Health Series" on "Holy Eating". Part of the class included a mindfulness meditation based on savoring and being totally present to the experience of eating..... not a meal or a whole dish or plate of food....but one raisin!

To hear a recording of this class and others taught in the series, as well as to hear other lectures from the Lunch 'n Learn programs , visit our website and go to the Audio Lectures page at http://www.18karrotskoshercafe.com/health-education.html

Gluten free stuff!

We are very excited to offer some great new gluten free desserts including a yummy diet friendly blueberry kanten, as well as some delicious chocolate and nut clusters

and some rice krispie energy bars!!

Listen in to our class on "The Kaballah of Health: Auras, Halos and the Curse of the Shadow"

http://www.18karrotskoshercafe.com/health-education.html

Benefits of "Cultural" Exercise.

The Art of Healthy Living   (excerpted from "Taste for Life" magazine, August 2011)

We all know that physical exercise is good for health, but what about cultural "exercise?"

Recent research has revealed that viewing an art exhibit, watching a play or even reading a poem are highly beneficial for one's health. Norwegian scientists interviewed more than 50,000 adults and analyzed their creative activities, such as exercising or playing an instrument, and their receptive activities, like watching a concert or sporting event. They also measured participants' overall health and satisfaction with their lives.

Culture made a big difference: 84% of those who participated in at least four activities, whether as creators or consumers, said they were in good or very good health. More than 90% said they were satisfied with their lives.

Women tended to benefit more from active engagement in culture. Instead of just listening to a concert, they fared better if they sang in a choir. Men showed improved health with any receptive cultural activity. The study revealed that overall, for both men and women, more involvement in cultural pursuits led to better health, more life satisfaction, and lower levels of anxiety and depression.

Poetry reading, anyone?

Health Tip of the Week

A Crush on Garlic

Heart-Healthy Advantages to Crushed Garlic

When it comes to protecting heart health, freshly crushed garlic works better than garlic supplements or dried garlic. New research published by the American Chemical Society explains that the heart-healthy effects of raw, crushed garlic result from hydrogen sulfide, a chemical that forms when fresh garlic is cut or smashed; when eaten, the hydrogen sulfide relaxes blood vessels, allowing for better flowing of blood to the heart.

New look menu and great new salad selection

We are very excited with our new display refrigerator, our new mung bean/ quinoa salad and our  new menu board.... hope you come in and enjoy!

Rachel Reissman doing her thing , giving parents tools to handle their teens.

Life Coach Rachel Reissman doing a workshop on how to effectively parent teens.

Lunch 'n Learn health series this past Wednesday with Rivky Engle

Ongoing Massage class from one of our popular Teachers Michelle Luwish

We wanted to let you know about an exciting workshop in formation, as well as an ongoing therapeutic movement class, taught by one of 18karrots' popular Lunch 'n Learn teachers, registered dietician and beloved Monsey massage therapist Michelle Luwish.

"Healing Touch for Family and Friends" will offer three hours' worth of massage techniques, insights and tips. You will come away with secrets to helping your loved ones reduce tension, relax and be energized through your healing touch. Day and time to be decided.

Therapeutic Movement class is a mixture of gentle and powerful, stress-relieving exercises incorporating yoga, tai chi, massage, chi gong, reflexology, breath work and dance/ballet, all with a Jewish 'tam." It is currently offered on Tuesdays from 10:15- 11 a.m. across from Supreme Health in Shopper's Haven. Classes are $10 if pre-registered and $12 for walk-ins.

Michelle is a dynamic, fun and knowledgable teacher and skilled practitioner. She brings years of experience, sensitivity and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. You will learn a lot from her and  have a great time doing so!

For more information about either or both courses, call Michelle at 845-352-3735.

Welcome

Welcome to our blog! It is our hope that you find this spot comforting and cozy and that you visit it to learn more about health, hear stories of healing and change and be inspired. We want to hear your stories and hopefully we will share some of our own.
Here's to your health, "Lchaim!"