The view from the Sherover Prominade in Talpiot

This is one of the reasons that I love living in Jerusalem.  You are doing normal everday things, and then you turn a corner and suddenly you see a wonderful view. This is on a clear day and you can see the Old City Walls and the Temple Mount.  The mix of the Old and the New is very exciting!


Rachael Alice Orbach - Cellphone photographer 

Why we usually don't lose weight very effectively

The human body is based on certain biological prinicples.  One is to make sure that the body has enough fuel to keep running. There has to be enough kilocalories (that is the scientific term for what we use as everyday calories) for the brain, heart and other vital organs to function.  Most of this fuel comes from the everyday food that we eat.  If we eat too much food, it is stored in various places in the body as fat. When there is not enough food coming in, then the body uses this fat instead for fuel. 

One major obstacle that many people face when trying to lose weight is that either they stop eating the right kinds of food.  The body does need certain kinds of "fat" to keep running, and this may not be what the body has stored up.  Also where the fat is stored may not be exactly where the body needs to use the energy.  

So many times when the body is not getting enough food, it goes into "starvation mode."  This means that the body is programmed by evolution to conserve the use of calories to the greatest extent.  This was very good in the past when the food supply fluctuated greatly thoughout the year.  The people who could survive the "lean times" were more likely to live longer and have more children. 

We are a product of this ancient system, and that is why it is difficult to lose weight when we want to. Our bodies are not programmed to lose weight, on the contrary, we are programed to keep to the same everyday weight more or less year round. 

So what can we do to lose weight?  This is a problem that millions of people all over the world stuggle with.  One way is to eat less.  This is good, but we also have to look at each food we put into our mouths and see if it has health benefits.  Choose the healthier food instead of the sugary food.  

We all agree that cakes and cookies are empty calories, so eat them sparingly.  There are many diets that are availabe, And you can go to a dietician to get a food list that is tailored to your needs. 

I have done this, but it was for a minor health problem, not for losing weight. 

So taking all this into account, how can we lose weight?  We well have to upset the equalibrium.  You need to eat less food, or to use your body more.  That is why many people start to go to a gym. They are using up more calories and if they also decrease the intake of extra calories, they will lose weight in the long run.  Losing weight will not happen overnight, and it takes dedication to have the right diet and to do more movement of the right body parts and you will lose weight. 

Going to a life coach can help you to keep up the motivation to eat right and keep going to the gym to do your exercise program.  

I will help you to keep up with your goals and to help you to keep up your willpower to enjoy your successes.  Yes there will be backsliding but if you have help in motivation you will stay on track. 

Life Coaching  and NLP can help you to meet your goals. 

Rachael Alice 

Certified Master Business Success Coach - American Union of NLP 

Certified Master Life Coach -  American University NLP

Certified Master NLP Practitioner -  American University of NLP 

lifecoachjerusalem@gmail.com 

www.lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com

Skype rachaelalice_1

058-750-0608

The Mystery....To the NOT so "Mysterious" Chiropractic Treatment

 

After 30 years of  relieving patients PAIN  by gently manipulating joints and soft tissues, I stay committed to educating the public about the benefits of Chiropractic treatment.

Yes, I do believe that everyone who has a spine can benefit from a Chiropractic alignment and that you don't have to be in pain to walk into a Chiropractic office. As well, I understand that Chiropractic Care may not be for everyone and the patients that understand what we do benefit the most and live in the world with less pain as well as understanding their pain.
My patients know I feel strongly about the global need for Chiropractic Treatment due to one important fact..... I think most of the readers would agree with this .... 
                                   We live in a compressive world with Gravity.
This force of Gravity is something we cannot see, feel or touch and it weighs on us and compresses our bodies at a rate of 25 lbs per square inch. For an average 5'9'' male, that is nearly 1-ton of pressure. It is like having the weight of a Volkswagen Beetle sitting on your shoulders.
 This combined with today's societal habits and the last few decades of sitting and leaning forward....... needs a solution. 
Chiropractic Treatment is simply one of many solutions to get us out of pain, help us deal with gravity more efficiently and offer us better health and well being.

Some of us can go through our whole life and deal with this kind of  bio mechanical stress and strain on our shoulders (the Volkswagen), though I know I can't and need a regular 
Chiropractic "tune up".

Most important is for me is to destroy the myth and replace it with truth and experience.                              "Chiropractors do not crack bones, we manipulate joints."
 I can only speak for myself as a "low force and gentle" Chiropractor; I gently manipulate a joint that needs to be moved due to some kind compression or immobility. I am not forcefully moving any tissue or "cracking" any bone.
If you leave this article with any pearl of wisdom, here it is...the sound the joint makes when in motion...is a fluid, a bubble, a gas..not bone cracking.

Please take a moment and read this article posted by my colleague Dr Reuven Rosenberg
http://www.cnet.com/news/mystery-solved-why-do-knuckles-crack/

The human body was made for forces, it needs movement from the blood flowing to the lymph system flowing to the 320 pairs of muscles moving and dancing. 

I ask "If you move or some body part moves and you feel pain..than why wouldn't you introduce a movement into the body and remove/decrease the pain????? " 

So as a Doc of Chiropractic,my training and practice is to assist in this movement and get you out of pain and your body functioning on your own.

I further add that my philosophy and protocol of doctoring my patients is to tell each and every patient...."If you would just stretch daily and maintain proper posture..you would never have the need to visit a Chiropractor." 
This is my honest belief,personally and professionally.  Though now we are back to the Volkswagen Beetle, it's a compressive world, its a world of "forward flexion" and we all need our share of hanging on a daily basis, stretching everywhere and anywhere, thruout the day for the rest of our lives.

So please accept my gentle explanation about my gentle Chiropractic treatment;  feel free to email me with any comments on this blog or questions you may have.

Please consider trying a Chiropractic treatment for any of your aches and pains or to just experience an Chiropractic adjustment...... and than you can have your own understanding, your own opinion and a spine in better alignment.


Dr Tova Goldfine...drtovagoldfine@gmail.com...www.chirodivine.com.....052 420 1201

The sun breaking through the clouds Jerusalem Sunscape

I saw this yesterday as I was coming home and it is the first time that I got the phone cmera  to capture the rays of light streaming down from the clouds.  On the left you can see the top of the Jerusalem Harp Bridge the tops of the the trees and the street lamps.  

Jerusalem Day - Dance of the Flags!

 This is in the middle of the parade, you can see thousands upon thousands of people showing that they appreciate the untold miracles.

 Long live Israel with Jerusalem as its capital!

Wrapped up in the Flag!  Showing her love for Israel 

Electric Bikes are the way to get around in Jerusalem!

Now that spring and warmer weather is on the way, it is time to get out and ride your bike.  But not just any bike.  Now is the time that we are on our e-bikes.  electric bikes.  There are two new very lightweight bikes on the market.  

This is the Koning Nano.  It is a very lightweaight bike, only about 16 kg and 14 inches when folded up.  so if you get stuck somewhere, you could call a taxi and put it inside to get home.  The battery is mounted on the back of the bike, so if you like to have a basket, well, think again. The price is about 4500NIS or so.  Its a good price, but the  bike can only go about 25 kilometers on a charge. 

 This might be an important issue for some people. I have a Green Bike, and although I like it very much, it is very difficult to fold.  I was in Talpiot, and the battery went out on Keren Hayesod, I tried to fold it, No dice.  I wanted to get on a bus, but he said that it had to be folded.  That thing must weight at least 29kg.  The store owner says that its 25kg. I'm not so sure about that.

 These two pictures are of the next up from  Koningn 005 and 007.  they have more power, a bigger battery and the battery is inside so it cannot be stolen.  They are a bit bigger 16; and 18 kg.  I was able to lift them, but I would want to practice more and build up my upper arms.  Doable though.  The bike can go a bit farther on one charge of battery.  It comes in red or turquoise.  I like the turquoise best.

Will I trade in my Green Bike and get one of these?  I have to think about it some more.  My bike looks a bit worn, which is maybe a deterrent if against it being stolen.  I might have to get a new battery though.  I ride long rides across the city a few times a week, and I don't like to have to walk the bike up hills or try to peddle this heavy bike.

Rachael Alice Orbach http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Places to get vegetables during Shmitta Year in Jerusalem

If you want to observe Shmitta, there are a few places that you can get fruits and vegetables.  One way is to buy a subscription to אוצר הארץ  http://www.otzarharetz.co.il/  I bought this, and the vegetables are in good condition, You can go to a selected list of stores to get them. You get a a book of coupons and a magnetic card.  The coupons are good the whole year if you misplace them for a month. :)
You pay for the vegetables a lump sum for the whole year.  I got the lowest amount, 600NIS. We seem to need just about 50 NIS a month so it works out.  The stores are mostly little corner stores that I don't usually go to, so it is good for them to get new customers for other items as well. Most of the time the vegetables are well labeled so you know what you are buying.

I saw this when I was out doing errands, I'm thinking of calling them to see if they are Shmitta or not.   They seem to give out on Wednesdays.


Of course you can go to your local supermarket.  Yesh Chesid in Givat Shaul, has vegetables from outside of Israel, and also Nochri. they are in good condition and there are still a few types of fruits like pears that are harvested from last year.  The vegetables are well labeled.  


 Comment in the section below your ideas.

Rachael Alice Orbach
Life Coach - Businiess Coach http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Job opportunities in Givat Shaul and other places

I was out this morning doing some errands, so as I always keep my eyes open for interesting things I saw these signs posted here and there.  If you are interested in any of them, I suggest that you hurry up and call ASAP!

Good luck on getting the job!
Rachael Alice Orbach - Life Coach, business coach
http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Self Improvement via Hypnosis! Some even for Free!

Many people have Hypnosis websites, Most of these have either music in the background, and make the soundtrack very soft so that you don't notice it while you are listening.  You can stop smoking, lose weight, gain confidence, you name it.

Steve G.Jones http://stevegjones.com/complete-list-of-downloads/ is one of the sites that I have ordered in the past.  I have used his recordings and they are interesting because they follow a typical hynosis session, an induction, the session itself and then a coming out.  Most of his recordings are meant to be used at night because the coming out section puts you to sleep for the rest of the night.

I have only one problem with his sessions, is that he mixes "self confidence" in with almost every other recording. I am working on improving my eyesight and hearing and frankly I have a lot of self confidence by now.  And I get tired of the same induction and the same music that is on all of his recordings.  So if you want that and it will help you go ahead and get on his mailing list.  Every once in a while he will run a sale and you can get the recordings very cheap.

If you want recordings that you can use for free, try Mentallion.  This site used to be that you could download the sample recordings, but now you can listen for fre
e using SoundCloud. Here you can increace your IQ, and increase concentration, They have different background music so you don't get bored by having to listen to the same tune all the time.

But I wanted to make my own, and I did!  I downloaded this program http://wavepad.en.softonic.com/download?ab=5 .  You can do text to speech, mix in music, speed up the file and other effects.  I just did it this morning so I will listen to it for a week.  I put in my own affermations into the text to speech section   This software if free,  Go for it!

If you are technically challenged, then I can do for this for you. You give me your list of affirmations, or what you want to be recorded,  You can have the file at normal speed, or Hi-speed, which I personally like much better.  You can also mix music inside of the file.  A fully custom file of 30 minutes will cost 50 NIS  for $13.  For more details e-mail me at lifecoachjerusalem@gmail.com

The Job Market - Job hunting on a shoestring

I am on a few job searching sites.  If you are |English speaking, sometimes that is an advantage.  If you know computer programming, or technical writing, you can go to IsraEmploy.com.  You can be on their site for free, and get e-mail updates.  But if you want to know the contact details of a particular job, you have to join the site and pay the fee.

For the most part, I feel that the same jobs are listed on Janglo  http://www.janglo.net and there are more jobs outside of HiTech listed there too.  I have gotten good results from Janglo.

I also just open my eyes and look around.  Yes, the jobs that are posted on stores and restaurants may not be the most exciting, but if you are in need of money bad and don't mind to work then this might be good for you.  I saw this yesterday posted at a restaurant:

Translation  "Itmar Cafe  - Looking for a worker for a cafe restaurant.  Hardworking and serious.  Details available here  or by telephone 050-4636450"

When I find more jobs listed I will put them up here too.  I want to help the people of Jerusalem!

 Rachael Alice Orbach http://lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com/

Good Morning Jerusalem!

I just woke up too early and this is my view from my window.  Now you get to see it too!

The sun is about to rise and the streetlights are still on.  Right now it is 15 degrees Celsius and it will go up to 25.  A nice spring day. Enjoy your Friday!

Rachael Alice Orbach - cellphone photographer  

Advertise on a Shoestring!

Now is the time that you need to put a big push for your small business.  People are getting ready for the summer and for many industries this means the busy time of year.

Fitness is important as women want to look good in their summer clothes, or even try to fit into last year's summer clothes.

Hair and Beauty is important now that Lag B'Omer is tonight so haircuts will be permitted again, There will be lots of weddings now until mid-summer So lots of Hair and Beauty treatments will be needed such as Facials.

School will be out soon, so kids will have time to make a big push for private tutoring.  If you teach any computer related topic, if you teach teenagers, then this is the time to advertise!

But where to put your signs?  In the past people put them at bus stops in the neighborhoods, it was easy, people looked at it and there was results.  But be careful now because the Jerusalem Muncipality is now inspecting all the bus stops and writing down and taking down the signs. They will call the phone numbers on the signs, make an appointment and present the business or private person with a ticket of at least 360NIS for each sign they find.  I know because a friend of mine, got 10 of these calls and had to pay 3600NIS!

Here is proof!

 Jerusalem Muncipality worker taking down the signs on the bus stop, and writing tickets for each one.  They put the signs in a notebook very nicely and present them to the business owner.

Here is a bulleting board, not far away from the bus stop and as you can see there are signs.  These will not get tickets!

Conclusion: Put your advertising on these bulletin boards, or on the bulletin boards in the lobbies of apartment buildings.  There you cannot get tickets. Of course you don't know how long they will stay up, but I have gotten results in the past.  

Good luck! 

Rachael Alice Orbach - www.lifecoachjerusalem.weebly.com 

Passing by the Swiss Monestary.

If you are biking in Jerusalem, then make sure that you pass by the Swiss Monestary next to Gan Sacher.  There is a very good bike path that runs right beside it.  

 This monestary is the reason that Katamon got its name!  It sits in the middle of a nature reserve, and eventhough it is near to very big main streets. once you are on the bike path it is very quiet and you can hear the birds singing.  I didn't go inside the monestary, but it was a pleasant ride.

Rachael Alice Orbach

Highlights for the Summer!

Now is the time to get your Highlights for the summer!  If you want that sunkissed look, and have it be natural, get some highlights in your hair.


First we start at the bottom of the head taking small pices of hair, and painting them with the blonder. Then we wrap it up and wait.  Keep going until you have all the parts of the hair that you want the highlights.  It may take a while, but be patient.

There are still some places that we will want to do, 

Highlights are fun to have and they help to make  your summer! 

Call Rachael Alice 0587500608 

!Highlights  in your Home!