As we begin to peek out of the pandemic, let’s try to refabricate our lives. Random acts of kindness will give your spirit a healthy boost! Studies show that acts of kindness create an emotional warmth, reduces blood pressure, increases oxytocin which is known as a “cardioprotective” hormone. It is proven that when you are kind to others, you feel good as a person. Do random acts of kindness for others and reap the benefits for your heart, reduce anxiety,…
How often have we heard the phrase “timing is everything”? It has long been understood that what and how you eat affects your overall health. Recent research has been focusing on when you eat. The new term is metabolic switching, which is when the body goes into “fasting mode” and begins using body fat, as fuel. Metabolic switching or intermittent fasting, as it is sometimes called, slows the body’s use of insulin. Metabolic switching signals the body to activate maintenance…
Coming out of a year’s quarantine, we all have the immune system of a 3-month-old baby. No fighting skills at all. Now, that many of us have been vaccinated, we are venturing out into the world at large. Visiting friends, family, playing golf, tennis, doing water aerobics, all good for us. Remember to reengage your immune system, daily. Build it back up, so any germs we encounter out there will be quickly dispatched. …
In this day and age, we are no stranger to stress. The key isn’t to deny stress, but to recognize and acknowledge it—and then to find an upside. A full-throttle fight-or-flight response is not the only correct reaction to stress, it is just the most common. 2020 has given everyone a more stress-hardy mindset. We all hunkered down. Remember our stress response, affects our cardiovascular system, immune system, and a general sense of well-being, all have taken a hit over…
As we approach a year of the COVID, perhaps, it is time to check our approach to life. Is your glass half-full or half-empty? Check your perception and see if it is time to get a smaller glass (fewer expectations)? Control your life by understanding: what you can do, what you must do, and recognize the gifts that you have gained over the last year. Yep, we all know and act differently today. Understanding, we are never going back to…
Are you inflamed? Chronic inflammation is when your immune system is a constant state of alert. When your immune system goes into overdrive, it pushes compounds and chemicals, that damage healthy tissue on a cellular level. Learning to decern if you have pain or inflammation is key. Yup, something else for our daily to-do list. Learning to decern if you have pain or inflammation is key. Much clinical research being done recognizes, that in many health problems like diabetes, cancer,…
Learn F-A-S-T: Save a Life. According to American Heart Association studies, speed can save lives. The first thing you learn when researching stokes is speed directly proportional to the rate of recovery. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Here are some scary statistics. Everything about a stroke demands speed. The diagnosis must be prompt, and the treatment should be immediate. For every minute a…
MNEMONIC: be sure to include everything for the healthiest shopping list! * Extra important for our Coronavirus Fight. BRAIN FOODS B is for berries ( any) for added fiber. R is for a rainbow of colors in fruits and veggies, for each meal. A is for antioxidants to support the immune system*. I is for lean proteins for brain focus. * N is for nuts (unsalted/ raw) a great source of nutrients, small amounts good for snacking. F is for…
Feeling quarantine funky? Check your water gauge. As we adjust to being home, we are more alert to how we are feeling. Increasing your water intake can be your secret solution Adjust your water intake to the chart below and you will feel better. Yep, 2 liters of water a day, if you are between 150 and 200 pounds. This means WATER, NOT juice, coffee, tea, soda (diet is more dehydrating), regular soda and alcohol! 100 pounds 50 ounces 150…
So, how does your closet look? Remember, when quarantine began, so long ago? We had a new spare time. Our best sense of accomplishment was to organize stuff, pantries, junk, and sock drawers. How are they lookin’? Are your closets messed up again? Are you ready for a DO-OVER? Let’s move into the coming months with a fresh attitude. It is healthy to dig into the corners of our mental closets, as well. Have your emotions gotten a little messed…