Monday, November 29, 2010

How To Prevent Back Injury? Try this!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To prevent back injury when carrying heavy objects, carry them as close as possible to your chest and abdomen.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Stay Away From the TV in Order to Decrease Chances of Obesity and Diabetes

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Harvard Researchers found that for every 2 hours a day women spent watching television, they were 23% more likely to be obese and 14% more likely to have diabetes.

Want to Consume Less Calories? Stay Home to Eat!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to the American Dietetic Association, people consume 50% less calories, fat and sodium when eating meals cooked at home.

Decrease Your Risk of Heart Attack and Metabolic Syndrome!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Research shows that selecting 100% whole grains instead of refined processed carbohydrates can reduce your risk of heart attack by 30% and decrease your risk of metabolic syndrome by 33%.

Exercise Your Eyes for Healthy Eye Muscles!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Eye muscles can weaken over time. To strengthen your eye muscles, hold your arm with your thumb pointed straight up and in front of your eyes. Look over your thumb to a distant object, and after 20 seconds look back at your thumb. Repeat this exercise several times a day.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Got Mold? Try This Non-Toxic Answer!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A non-toxic way to remove mold and germs is to spray the area with distilled white vinegar, leave on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse.

Exercise Your Brain!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

The average person's brain will lose approximately 50% of its brain cells between the ages of 20 and 95. To keep from losing your brain cells, it is important to challenge yourself with new activities on a regular basis.

So, for me, those Sudoku puzzles that my brother was trying to get me to do might be a good idea!

Need a Room Freshener? Here's a Non-Toxic One!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To create a non-toxic room freshener, place a few drops of your favorite pure essential oil in a bowl of water to evaporate.

Be Safe With Humidifiers!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you use a humidifier, make sure you clean it regularly and fill it with fresh water daily to prevent growth of unhealthy bacteria and toxins. Use distilled water in it also, for better quality of air and to keep toxins down.

Feel Your Emotions and Be Healthier!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"When you have emotion, instead of fleeing it, feel it." Heather Dominick-Kosmicki

Monday, November 22, 2010

Get More Health Benefits From Your Daily Walk

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To get even more health benefits from your daily walk incorporate a few strength-training exercises. For example, walk for 5 minutes, then do 20 seconds of push-ups against a tree or building, then walk for 5 minutes and do 20 seconds of squats.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Faster Pace? Take Short Strides!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you would like to increase your walking speed, think short strides. Taking short, quick heel-to-toe strides will allow your feet to roll forward easier and you'll move at a faster speed without stress.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Walking is VERY Good Exercise, but.........

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to the Center for Disease Control, most walkers aren't walking far enough, often enough or fast enough to get the full health benefits.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Watch TV? Here's a Way To Decrease Your Risk of Diabetes and Obesity!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Harvard research scientists found that every hour per day that women spent fitness walking instead of watching television they decreased their risk of obesity by 24% and diabetes by 34%.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Create the Person You Want to Be!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be. " Henry David Thoreau

Monday, November 15, 2010

How About THREE Colors of Beans?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To create a nutritious, low calorie 3-bean salad, combine kidney, black and white beans, mix in chopped fresh tomatoes and green onions, and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

What Color Beans Do You Want?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Kidney beans are rich in folate, potassium, magnesium, protein and soluble fiber.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Healthy Whole Grains? Yes!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

There are many types of healthy whole grains such as brown rice, wild rice, bulgur, barley, millet, whole wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal and buckwheat.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Trouble Staying Committed? Try This!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you are having trouble staying committed to exercise on your own, consider walking for a charity or a cause you really believe in to help increase your motivation and help others in the process.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Track Your New Healthy Habits!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

As you create healthy habits, record your progress.
Tracking your progress will reinforce your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Affirmation for Health!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

An example of an affirmation for health by Louis Hay is: "My health is radiant, vibrant and dynamic now."

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Affirmations

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to Louise Hay, affirmations are consciously choosing words that will help either eliminate something from your life or help you create something new in your life.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Stressed? Exercise!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to a study in the American Journal of Hypertension, people who exercised regularly were able to shrug off stress better than those who didn't exercise.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Stressed? Here's an Easy Stress Reducer! .....And It's FREE!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Feeling stressed? Try this little exercise to connect both hemispheres of the brain and restore focus and energy. Stand up and lift your right arm and left leg touching your left knee with your right hand. Repeat on the other side, repeat until flowing smoothly and stress has decreased.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Adjust Your Office Chair!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Adjust your office chair so that your feet are flat on the floor and move the back of the seat to a position that offers good support to your lower back.
On the other hand, I have stood at my desk, instead of sitting, for many years. It helps my back feel better.