Health Tip of the Day

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

The recommended daily allowance for sodium intake is 2300 mg for healthy adults and 1500 mg for adults over 51 or anyone with high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. 

Dead Skin Cells? Use This!

Health Tip of the Day

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

Using a dry body brush with natural bristles will eliminate dead skin cells, improve skin hygiene, increase capillary circulation, boost skin immunity against infection and promote vibrant skin tone.

Diordered?

Health Tip of the Day

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"In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible."

~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

Are You Squatting Safely?

Health Tip of the Day

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

To properly squat, lower yourself moving your hips backwards and down and bend your knees.  As you raise your body up, push your heels into the floor and push your hips forward to straighten up. 

Your upper body will follow naturally.

What Choices Will You Make?

Health Tip of the Day

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"Through deciding to make specific food and lifestyle changes, you have the power to choose the kind of health you will have."

~Dr. Asa Andrew

Got Goals?

Health Tip of the Day

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"Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life." ~ Harvey Mackay

Yummy Raw Avocado Salad!

Health Tip of the Day

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Avocado salad, mix together 1/2 pound romaine lettuce, 1 ripe chopped avocado, 1 cup grape tomatoes halved, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 packets stevia, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, 2 tablespoons diced sweet onion, sea salt and pepper to taste.

Are You WIshing for More?

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"Many of us spend half our time wishing for things we could have if we didn't spend half our time wishing." ~Alexander Wollcott

Is a Positive Attitude a Panacea?

Health Tip of the Day

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"A positive attitude won't give you everything in life, but it will bring you more than negative thinking will." Zig Ziglar

Here's a Natural Furniture Polish!

Health Tip of the Day

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Create a natural furniture polish by combining 1 cup olive oil with 1/2 cup lemon juice in a spray bottle.  Shake well and apply a small amount to a soft cleaning cloth.  Spread evenly over furniture surface.  Polish dry with dry side of cloth.

Drip, drip, drip

Health Tip of the Day

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

A study in the Journal of Sleep Research found that monotony increased fatigue and as a result, the time it takes you to complete a job, effectively prolonging the monotonous task.

Puff....Puff....What's That?

Health Tip of the Day

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

According to Brian Sharkey, PhD, aerobic exercise training makes muscle an efficient furnace for the combustion of fat, producing perhaps the single most important health benefit of regular exercise.

Monotony? Think Outside the Box!

Health Tip of the Day

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

Monotony depletes energy.  To break free of monotony, find ways to make even tedious tasks less tiring by creating ways to make them fun.

Got the Midnight Snackies?

Health Tip of the Day

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

According to a University of Washington study, drinking one glass of water stopped midnight hunger pains for almost 100% of dieters.

Got Goals?

Health Tip of the Day

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

Setting goals will help you focus on what you want to accomplish and influence your behaviors and motivation to achieve what you want.

Do You Smoke? Read This!

Health Tip of the Day

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

Smoking triples the risk of developing

cataracts and macular degeneration. 

These are the two primary causes of

vision loss in older Americans.

Keep Hydrated to Avoid These Results!

Health Tip of the Day

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Research shows that a 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, difficulty focusing on a computer screen or printed page and trouble with basic math.

Do This....Not That....Keep Doing This For a New Habit!

Health Tip of the Day

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

If you want to create a new habit, you must be willing to do something different so that you can break free of the old habit.

Prevent Eye Strain!

Health Tip of the Day

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

To prevent eyestrain from a computer monitor, take frequent eye breaks, looking away from the screen for a few seconds, blink often, get up at least every 2 hours to give your body and eyes a break.

Want a Strong Immune System? Don't Eat Like This!

Health Tip of the Day

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Researchers discovered that consuming a meal with high amounts of refined carbohydrates, processed carbohydrates and sugar suppresses the immune system for up to seven hours.

Easy Way to Eat More Fruits and Veggies!

Health Tip of the Day

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Keep fruits and vegetables where you will see them either out on the counter or at eye level in the refrigerator.

Alcohol?

Health Tip of the Day

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Heavy alcohol consumption has been associated with poor health. 

On the other hand, studies show people who never drink or drink moderately (one to two drinks a day for men, one to three per week for women) enjoy the same level of good health.

Natural Body Oil

Health Tip of the Day

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Create your own natural body oil by combining in a dark glass bottle: 4 ounces grapeseed oil with 10 drops each of eucalyptus and peppermint essential oil.   Shake well before each use.

Health Tip of the Day

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

Make changing behaviors and habits fun

by celebrating every accomplishment

towards your goals.

Just don't reward yourself with food if you are trying to diet!

Antibiotics are Ineffective for Viral Infections!

Health Tip of the Day

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Allow viral infections such as colds and flu to run their course.  Antibiotics are not effective for viral infections.

Think It's Good To "Get It Out Of Your System"?

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Anger has been linked to accelerated aging, wrinkles, increase risk of cancer and may cause disorders of the digestive system, circulatory system, nervous system, glandular system and immune system as well as inflammation and skin disease.

Reduce Eye Strain With Your Computer

Health Tip of the Day

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

Position computer monitor 20 to 30 inches from your eyes.  The top of screen should be at or below eye level and keep the screen clean to reduce eye strain.