Forty percent of women have Sleep Apnea!

In the random population sample of adult women who answered a questionnaire and were monitored while sleeping, half experienced at least five episodes an hour when they stopped breathing for longer than 10 seconds, the minimum definition of sleep apnea.
Among women with hypertension or who were obese - two risk factors for sleep apnea - the numbers were even higher, reaching 80 to 84 percent of women.

Take a Deep Breath!

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Taking deep, slow, rhythmic, diaphragmatic breaths daily may give you more energy, improve skin complexion, clear your mind, and improve your mood.

 

Treat a Disease? Or Treat a Person?

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"You treat a disease, you win or you lose.

You treat a person, you win every time."

Patch Adams, MD

Where to Exercise When It's Warm?

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Studies show the risk of stroke is three times higher on warmer days than colder days.  When the weather is warm, drink plenty of water and exercise either in a pool or inside an air conditioned gym, mall or home.

Whatcha Thinkin'?

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"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens."

John Homer Miller

How Do YOU Say Reduce Stress?

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Reduce stress by taking time every day to do something that makes you feel good and have more energy. Try walking in nature, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, listening to your favorite music, reading a really good book or just sitting and relaxing.

Eat Your Sea Veggies!

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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Sea vegetables such as nori, kombu, kelp, dulse and Irish moss contain more calcium than milk, more iron than beef and more protein than eggs.  They are also a rich source of micronutrients.