Thursday, December 30, 2010

Eat Slower

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

Studies show that listening to fast music while eating will make you eat faster. If listening to music while eating, select slower paced music.
Eating slower helps your stomach to signal your satiety center that you are full.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Add Some Healthy Choices to Your Buffet!

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

A healthy, beautiful addition to any buffet is to thread grapes, pineapple chunks and kiwi slices onto toothpicks and arrange nicely on a platter.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Be Safe When Using Guns, Paints, Solvents or Chemicals

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

If you use glues, paints, solvents or chemical cleaners indoors, make sure you open windows and ventilate the area well.

Have You Had Your Chimney Cleaned Annually?

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

For wood burning fireplaces, creosote can build up in the chimney and present a major fire hazard. It may also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Have your chimney cleaned annually to remove creosote buildup.

Take Care of Your Clutter!

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

A cluttered environment can lead to stress, feelings of being overwhelmed, draining of your energy, wasting time and can lead to household accidents.

Want to Protect Your Children From Abusing Drugs, or Engaging in Violence? Read This!

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

Research shows that families who eat together are less likely to have their children abuse drugs, engage in violence and are more emotionally stable.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Be a Sneaky Cook! Increase the Veggies in Your Children's Diet!

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

To increase the veggies in your children's diet, you can add them to some of their favorite foods such as:
add steamed pureed turnips to mashed potatoes; steamed, pureed carrots and tomatoes to pizza sauce; finely chopped and cooked tomatoes and bell peppers to ground beef.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

A Particularly Apt Quote For Christmas Day!

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

"Out of clutter, find simplicity."
Albert Einstein

Friday, December 24, 2010

Clutter? Slow Down! Do a Little Each Day!

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

Trying to clear your clutter all at once overwhelm and frustrate. Instead, make a list of your areas to de-clutter and spend 10 minutes a day in one area at a time until you are clutter free.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Be Sure to Vent for Safety!

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

It is important to properly vent gas and wood stoves, hot water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and anything else that combusts, in order to prevent soot and gases such as radon and carbon monoxide from collecting in your home.

How Are You Treating Your Lifelong Companion?

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

Your body is the only thing you are guaranteed to have for life. How are you treating your body and lifelong companion?

Sleep Good? No? Here's a Tip!

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

To ensure a good night's sleep, avoid eating large meals within a few hours of bedtime.

How To Pick Up Something!

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

Squat instead of bending over to pick up something. Then use your legs to lift instead of your back.

Sit In a Chair For Long Periods? Try This!

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

Do you sit in a chair for long periods at a time?
If so, use an office chair that you can adjust to support and fit your body.

Spend A Lot of Time At the Computer? Check this!

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

If you spend a lot of time at the computer, make sure you position the keyboard so that your elbows are at right angles to your upper arms and your wrists are level.

Stressed? Try This Quick Trick!

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

If you are feeling anxious or stressed, take a few moments to deep breathe and relax into silence. This quiet reflection will recharge you.

What ARE Body Weight Exercises Anyway?

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

A few examples of body weight exercises are push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges, tuck jumps and pull-ups.

Body Weight Exercises for an Inexpensive Way to Exercise!

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

Body weight exercises don't require any equipment, can be done anywhere and are excellent for building strength.

EMF's Prevent Sound Sleep

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

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) produced by electrical wiring can lead to sleep disturbance, nervousness, allergies, inability to concentrate or focus, headaches and fatigue. To reduce your exposure to EMFs remove electronics from your bedroom.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A Fireplace is SO Beautiful......But, Be Careful!

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

If you have a wood burning fireplace or wood stove, never close the fireplace damper while you have live coals that are still burning.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Clutter At Christmas Time?

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

Too much clutter can drain your energy.
A couple quick clutter-reducing tips are to spend 10 minutes daily working on clearing one small area of clutter; file often and weed out what you don't need as you go; and every time you leave your home get rid of something you don't need.

Fire! Make Sure You Have An Escape Route Planned!

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

According to the National Safety Council, there are more than 500,000 residential fires annually in the U.S. Make sure you have established and practiced an escape route with all your family members and a meeting place outside of your home.

How To Be Safer!

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

Install at least one smoke detector on each level of your home. Ideally place one in each bedroom and hallway. Use battery operated or battery back-up alarms that detect heat and smoke even when the power goes off.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!

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

To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, if you have a gas furnace, have your heating system checked annually by a professional and install a carbon monoxide monitor in your bedrooms and basement at least 25 feet away from the furnace.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Duh!

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

If you attempt to repair anything electrical, always make sure you flip the breaker or remove the proper fuse to prevent electrocution.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

The Scarcest Resource? Time!

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

"Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed." Peter Drucker

Monday, December 13, 2010

Want a Natural Stain Remover? Try This!

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

To create a natural stain remover, combine 2 tablespoons cream of tartar with 2 drops of peppermint or lemon essential oil. Add just enough water to make a paste and spread the paste over the stain; allow it to dry completely before washing.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Clean Sinks.....Naturally!

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

To naturally clean your sinks, combine -cup baking soda with cup dried ground sage leaves and -cup ground rosemary leaves, sprinkle a small amount in the sink and scrub with a damp sponge or cloth, rinse well.

Financial Stress Increases Many Negative Physical Effects!

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

Research links financial stress to high blood pressure, depression, fatigue, insomnia, digestive ailments and overeating.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Have Stress? Try This!

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

Many people, who experience financial stress, turn to food and addictive substances for comfort. Instead, try exercising, it will help your body, reduce stress hormones and take your mind off your financial situation.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

A Peaceful Mind Stimulates Better Digestion!

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

Be in a peaceful state of mind whenever you eat.
This will assist in the digestion and assimilation of the nutrients in your food.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Listen to the Wisdom of Albert Einstein!

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

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Need Better Sleep? Exercise!

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

Regular physical activity can help you sleep better at night; however make sure you don't exercise within 3 hours of bedtime. Exercise will raise your heart rate and alertness, making it difficult to fall asleep.

Need More Sleep? Try This!

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

To ensure a good night's sleep, create a dark, cool and quiet environment to promote rest.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Want to REDUCE Your Reaction Time? Get Less Sleep!

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

A person who sleeps 6 instead of 8 hours for 2 days reduces their reaction time by 10 to 15%.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Sleep less than 1 1/2 hours of normal? Lose Awareness by 33%!

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

Research shows that a person sleeping 1 hours less than they normally sleep, reduces their awareness by 33% the next day.

Uh-oh! I'm in trouble!

Even a Little Extra Weight Can Contribute to Early Death

A recent study shows that even a little extra weight can contribute to the chance of early death.

The study's conclusions, published in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine, are similar to three other large studies, said the lead author, Amy Berrington of the National Cancer Institute.

"Now there's really a very large body of evidence which supports the finding that being overweight is associated with a small increased risk of death," Berrington said.