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Today's health tip

Do NOT postpone JOY! What you think about and how you feel has a profound effect on your body and immune system.

 

Joy can come in small doses. When you see, hear, taste, smell, feel or think something that causes you to smile... to feel uplifted; take just a moment and enjoy the joy.

 

Then, you will be likely to find more occassions like that one.

Today's health tip

A sign of healthy skin is not a lack of wrinkles but a good elasticity. As we age, we lose collagen and elasticity. Use natural products so that skin pores will not become clogged.

 

To improve skin elasticity and look younger, ensure you are well hydrated with fresh water, consume healthy fats such as fish oil or olive oil and do daily facial movements (move all the muscles of your face).

Today's Health Tip

One clove of garlic daily can decrease LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by 38%.

 

Or... try a great product: Kyolic Garlic Aged Garlic Extract (Formula 104). All the benefits of garlic... and you can still meet you clients and kiss your spouse!

Today's "green" health tip

Eat your "greens" ... your mother was right!

 

Studies show eating vegetables will keep the brain young. Specifically green leafy vegetables, like collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce and spinach are effective mental medicine.

Decision and responsibility

Too many of our kids are fat. Yes, I know we should use PC terms... but the truth is they are fat. And calling it something else doesn't change the fact that they are - fat. I was a fat kid. I grew up eating really, really well. Mom cooked up great Greek dishes all the time... including those decadent deserts. Back then we used to say I was "husky" and I had "big bones." Big bones, yeah right. Today at 5'10 and 162 lbs I can tell you; my bones are not big... and I am also not fat.

How do these kids  get so fat? Well, we could go on and on about the lack of exercise, too much TV, too many electronic distractions, no PE in schools, virtual Wii sports (I wonder if you break a virtual sweat playing these things?), and on... But today I want to focus on food.

Decisions and responsibility. It drives me nuts when I hear parents talk about how their child decides what they are going to eat... or the parents blame the cereal companies, fast food restaurants, ice cream companies for their child's obesity. HUH? Hold on for a second --- Who's earning the paychecks in the family? Who has the driver's license to go to the market and buy food? Who is making the decisions?

time to face the reality that what you buy, bring home and stock the shelves with is what they are going to eat. So let's start buying some real food and leave the cupcakes, chips, Frito's, pies, and other junk food on the shelf. There are so many preservatives they'll be good for another hundred years or so... so if you change your mind, they will be there.

One other observation, not scientific by any stretch - just an observation. I have not seen fat kids with slim, athletic, healthy-bodied parents... haven't seen them. Eating well is not that tough to do. Start simply by eliminating the stuff that you know is unhealthy/fattening. Add in some seasonal fruit. Substitute healthy snacks for the junk food. And parents - please - you are the boss, not the kids. You know what's best... they know what they think tastes good. Make eating healthier a family decision. Do what you say and they will follow.

Take it from a former fat kid --- it's no fun being portly, husky, big-boned, jolly or fat when you are a kid. You want your children to succeed in life, start now by giving them a foundation of health, vitality and strong self-esteem with a healthy, vibrant body and clear-thinking mind.

Oh, and by the way... all this healthy eating will do wonders for you too!

Today's health tip

Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil is a healthy alternative for butter on potatoes, grains, vegetables, and bread.

 

... of course, being 100% Greek, I have the stuff flowing thru my veins!

Today's health tip

A power down hour will help ensure a good night's sleep. One hour before bedtime, prepare your body for rest. Spend 20 minutes doing light chores that must be done so you will sleep better (pack book bags, make lunches, do NOT do heavy cleaning), spend 20 minutes on personal hygiene and 20 minutes reading or meditating. If you only have 30 minutes, do each of these activities for 10 minutes.

Today's health tip

For midday snacks, think of apples, oranges and pears rather than cheese and nuts. A one inch cube of cheese can have 100 calories and can be 70% fat, while an apple has about 20 calories, almost no fat and is rich in fiber.

Health Tip of the Day

Research has shown that when people exercise by walking, they walk 30% longer if they walk to music. But be sure to be aware of your surroundings. Don't have the music up so loud you can't hear someone coming up behind you on a bike, or rollerblades or jogging.  

Health tip of the day

Laughter is inner jogging.

 

  - Norman Cousins