The average American gains one to two pounds during the holiday season. It may not sound like a lot of weight, but the pounds can add up year after year. Celebrate in moderation and enjoy the food you eat with no guilt! Here are several tips to maintain your weight this holiday season: Eat fruits... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Goodnight Sleep Tight! Tips for a Better Night’s Rest
Not much can beat a good night's rest! It can be detrimental to your mental and physical health. Not enough sleep can take a severe toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight. Here are several tips to help you get the best ZZZ's! Tips to For a Better Nights Rest Create... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Sayonara Screens, Take a Break from the Digital World
Take a break from your devices and set boundaries for yourself and family members with these simple suggestions! Adopt a time each day to go offline. Ask all family members to follow the rule and have a charging station where family members drop off their gadgets. Dubb this time as officially family time. Go on... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Take a Break from Sitting and Reap the Benefits of Standing!
Prolonged sitting can be bad for your health and tough on your body! People who sit for long periods of time every day have an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death. You burn fewer calories sitting, and studies have linked it to weight gain and obesity. If you have back pain or... Continue Reading →
13 Fruits and Vegetables that Regrow from Scraps
I never realised how easy is was to regrow vegetables until I accidentally grew some potatoes and pumpkins from my compost! Several weeks ago I noticed a shoot growing out of my compost. When I went to investigate, the leaves were growing from a piece of potato. Apparently I did not mix my compost... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Be Water Wise This Summer and Stay Hydrated!
Summer is here so prepare for the heat and stay hydrated with these tips to keep your body replenished: Always drink extra water when exercising. When exercising outside be sure to hydrate before, during and after the activity. It's recommend from the American Council on Exercise, when exercising drink every 15 to 20 minutes to... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking is the perfect low impact activity to help improve your health! The American Heart Association recommends thirty minutes of brisk walking every day. A daily swift stroll can add up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity you need every week. To get your steps in take a walk around your neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Sunscreen Spectrum
Sunscreen is not just an important Summer necessity; it's needed all year long! It protects your skin from harmful UV rays, prevents dark spots and wrinkles and can reduce your risk of skin cancer! Stats and Facts 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. There are 3 million skin... Continue Reading →