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Jul 10
Take some time today to reflect on your meals for the week. Did it consist of donuts, burgers and fries, and pizza? Did you eat vegetables other than a piece of lettuce and tomato on a sandwich? Was water your beverage of choice, or was it soda or juice?
Use the weekend to regroup by drinking lots of water, and eating balanced meals of fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean protein. It is also a great time to plan and track your meals for the week. It is no surprise that you will have to eat, so why not prepare yourself to enjoy healthy delicious foods everyday?
My Fitness Pal is a free and easy tool that logs your meals and remembers them for future entries. It also has a tool to track your exercise, allowing you to see how many calories you burned.
A proactive approach to your meals will save you money, help you to become more mindful about what you put in your body, and inspire someone to follow in your footsteps.
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Jul 10
Guided imagery utilizes mental images of the unconsious to influence the conscious mind. Scientifically accepted as a practice for relaxing the mind and body, it is used by health professionals and the public to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, lessen physical pain and resolve emotional conflicts.
How does it work?
We found this calming example that you can use daily:
http://tinyurl.com/2cobzxp
Tell us how guided imagery works for you.
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Jun 10
Good skin care is essential for those outer characteristics of beauty that we all privately desire.
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Jun 10
A recent article revealed that there are higher death rates of pregnant women in New York http://nyti.ms/cNfH9n than just about any other state in the US. Overall, maternal death rate is rising across the country, which is quite boggling when there are so many resources available to women here (or so we think).
What do you think is or is not happening? Why do you think maternal death rates are on the rise? What do you think should be done about it?
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Jun 10
Between the internet, television, magazines and books, beauty and health experts, family and friends, we receive tons of information on how best to take care of our beauty and health. Some of the information we receive is grounded in fact (ie. limit caffeine intake because it dries out the skin).
Some, on the other hand, are based on hearsay or old wives tales that have been past down the generations and still practiced without question (ie. Vaseline makes eyelashes grow).
What your best or worst advice that you’ve been given? Do tell!
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Jun 10
Tools for Headache Sufferers – National Headache Foundation
Foods that Cause Headaches – Victoria Advocate
Videos of Techniques to Reduce Headache Pain – Hill Physicians
What techniques do you use whenever you have a headache or migraine?
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Jun 10
Our brains are made up of 85% water. When we are tired, thinking slowly or just being mindless, it is likely that we are thirsty and dehydrated. The body needs 3 quarts of water each day to be properly hydrated, so let’s drink to that!
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May 10
Brushing Teeth May Keep Away Heart Disease – WebMD
Many Supplements Said to Contain Toxins, Make False Health Claims – Businessweek
Beauty Care Seen as First Step to Wellness – Supermarkt News
New Book Gives Diabetes-Friendly Recipes and Tips for Healthy Eating – ABC News
Nutrition buzzwords make hay out of grains of truth – Washington Post
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28
May 10
We are constant works in progress, seeking to always enjoy the best that life has to offer. I came across this online conference archive that provides 10 tips to helps us to be our best. As you reflect on your week (Happy Friday!), take a few moments to listen to these strategies.
Take some time today to reflect on your meals for the week. Did it consist of donuts, burgers and fries, and pizza? Did you eat vegetables other than a piece of lettuce and tomato on a sandwich? Was water your beverage of choice, or was it soda or juice?
