Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
If you are trying to lose weight or eat healthier, consider keeping a food diary. This will help in holding you accountable for your food choices, help you identify unhealthy or high calorie food and drink items, make you think twice about what you are going to eat and provide a record of your success.
Showing posts with label Healthy Aging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy Aging. Show all posts
Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, August 30, 2009
My Favorite Squash is GOOD for You!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Acorn squash is an excellent source
of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin
C and B, magnesium and manganese.
Bake and add a little butter, salt and pepper. No brown sugar!
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Acorn squash is an excellent source
of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin
C and B, magnesium and manganese.
Bake and add a little butter, salt and pepper. No brown sugar!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Keep a Food Diary to Keep Track of Successes!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
As you create new habits, keep track of your daily activities. Research shows that keeping a food diary, logging your successes, and tracking your progress will focus your attention on your new habits and increase your success.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
As you create new habits, keep track of your daily activities. Research shows that keeping a food diary, logging your successes, and tracking your progress will focus your attention on your new habits and increase your success.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Which Two?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A man's health can be judged by which
he takes two at a time - pills or stairs.
Joan Welsh
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A man's health can be judged by which
he takes two at a time - pills or stairs.
Joan Welsh
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Cholesterol High? Here are some ideas!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Researchers at Columbia University found that LDL cholesterol levels were 5% lower for people who added 3 more grams of soluble fiber to their diet for 6 weeks.
To have a healthy heart, add these two products to your regimen:
1. Florasterol - helps keep cholesterol at a healthy level
2. Rhythmatix - contains lipids and other healthy ingredients to help the heart to be healthy
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Researchers at Columbia University found that LDL cholesterol levels were 5% lower for people who added 3 more grams of soluble fiber to their diet for 6 weeks.
To have a healthy heart, add these two products to your regimen:
1. Florasterol - helps keep cholesterol at a healthy level
2. Rhythmatix - contains lipids and other healthy ingredients to help the heart to be healthy
Change Your Mind.....It's Healthy!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.
William James
One of the hardest changes to make is to a healthier lifestyle...but it's possible. Yea!
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.
William James
One of the hardest changes to make is to a healthier lifestyle...but it's possible. Yea!
How to Choose Your Fruits & Vegetables!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Select fruits and vegetables that have a deep, rich color. Vibrant color means higher levels of nutrients and antioxidants in the fruit and vegetables.
Wash them in a fruit/vegetable rinse before putting them into the fridge so that they are ready for when the munchies start. Have the ones that don't need refrigeration arranged attractively in a bowl for a handy snack for your children.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Select fruits and vegetables that have a deep, rich color. Vibrant color means higher levels of nutrients and antioxidants in the fruit and vegetables.
Wash them in a fruit/vegetable rinse before putting them into the fridge so that they are ready for when the munchies start. Have the ones that don't need refrigeration arranged attractively in a bowl for a handy snack for your children.
Are You Stressed? Laugh a Little!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
There are many potential stressors in life.
One way to combat stress is humor and wit.
You cannot laugh and be stressed out at the same time.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
There are many potential stressors in life.
One way to combat stress is humor and wit.
You cannot laugh and be stressed out at the same time.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Exercise and then Sweat to release Toxins!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
After exercising, consider relaxing for a few minutes in a dry or radiant heat sauna.
This is an effective way of getting your cells to release fat stored toxins through sweating.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
After exercising, consider relaxing for a few minutes in a dry or radiant heat sauna.
This is an effective way of getting your cells to release fat stored toxins through sweating.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
No Time to Exercise?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Those who think they have not time for
bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Edward Stanley
Encourage your children to be active and exercise too!
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Those who think they have not time for
bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Edward Stanley
Encourage your children to be active and exercise too!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Scrub! Scrub! Scrub!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A natural salt and oil scrub will help your skin shed its old dead cells and leave your skin smooth and soft.
To make a natural salt and oil scrub, mix one cup of dry Epsom salt with one-Tablespoon organic vegetable oil. Rub the salt and oil mixture all over your skin while standing in the bathtub or shower. Rinse well.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A natural salt and oil scrub will help your skin shed its old dead cells and leave your skin smooth and soft.
To make a natural salt and oil scrub, mix one cup of dry Epsom salt with one-Tablespoon organic vegetable oil. Rub the salt and oil mixture all over your skin while standing in the bathtub or shower. Rinse well.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Are Your Cells Starving?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Nutrients for the body are carried
to your cells in water. If you are
chronically dehydrated, your cells
are unable to get the nutrients they
require to thrive.
In addition, by drinking more water you will feel fuller and this will help control weight.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Nutrients for the body are carried
to your cells in water. If you are
chronically dehydrated, your cells
are unable to get the nutrients they
require to thrive.
In addition, by drinking more water you will feel fuller and this will help control weight.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Relax! It's Good For You!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Stress ages you very quickly. Learning relaxing techniques can help you be healthier.
A quick relaxation technique is to breathe in and shrug your shoulders lifting them towards your ears and then as you breathe out, completely relaxing all the muscles from your neck to your shoulders, across your upper chest and upper back and say Ahhhh.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Stress ages you very quickly. Learning relaxing techniques can help you be healthier.
A quick relaxation technique is to breathe in and shrug your shoulders lifting them towards your ears and then as you breathe out, completely relaxing all the muscles from your neck to your shoulders, across your upper chest and upper back and say Ahhhh.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mismanage Your Stress?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Mismanaged stress can affect your immune system, heart function, and nervous system, reduce mental clarity and memory, increase blood pressure and lead to pre-mature aging.
Ageless Xtra, from Univera, helps you to manage stress. Check out the info at www.ececonsultants.com and click on the health tab.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Mismanaged stress can affect your immune system, heart function, and nervous system, reduce mental clarity and memory, increase blood pressure and lead to pre-mature aging.
Ageless Xtra, from Univera, helps you to manage stress. Check out the info at www.ececonsultants.com and click on the health tab.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Coping with Stress?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
According to a Harvard study, people who coped poorly with stress became ill more often than those people who coped well with stress.
One way to help deal with stress is the Ageless Xtra from Univera. It TRULY does help the body manage stress! Give me a call or email me to find out more.
Ellouise 253 241-5151 or ellouise@ececonsultants.com
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
According to a Harvard study, people who coped poorly with stress became ill more often than those people who coped well with stress.
One way to help deal with stress is the Ageless Xtra from Univera. It TRULY does help the body manage stress! Give me a call or email me to find out more.
Ellouise 253 241-5151 or ellouise@ececonsultants.com
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Problems.....or Opportunities?
A healthy way to deal with problems is to view them as opportunitites.
Change your thought processes and change your life!
Change your thought processes and change your life!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
High Blood Pressure?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Did you know high blood pressure makes
you 12 times more likely to have a stroke and 6 times more likely to suffer a heart attack? You can lower your blood pressure by following a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising, eating a healthy balanced diet and lowering your salt intake.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Did you know high blood pressure makes
you 12 times more likely to have a stroke and 6 times more likely to suffer a heart attack? You can lower your blood pressure by following a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising, eating a healthy balanced diet and lowering your salt intake.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Is Your Life High Stress? Do You Also Eat a High Sodium Diet?
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A study at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found that a high sodium diet plus a high stress lifestyle increase the possibility of developing high blood pressure over 10 times more than either of these factors on their own.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
A study at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found that a high sodium diet plus a high stress lifestyle increase the possibility of developing high blood pressure over 10 times more than either of these factors on their own.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Maximize the Benefits!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To maximize the benefits from your aerobic exercise routine, have brief intervals of speed. For instance if you walk, add in some brief periods of jogging.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To maximize the benefits from your aerobic exercise routine, have brief intervals of speed. For instance if you walk, add in some brief periods of jogging.
Improve Your Memory While You Improve Your Body!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Daily or almost daily aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, running or a vigorous bike ride will improve your memory by stimulating the production of new neurons in the hippocampus.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Daily or almost daily aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, running or a vigorous bike ride will improve your memory by stimulating the production of new neurons in the hippocampus.
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