41 Health Tips

Happy Sunday to All, and now that you have most likely completed dinner and bellies full...  This wedding officiant would like to provide you with some health tips.  I know, I too am guilty of splurging on junk food, less to no exercise, and just basically ignoring health in general...  Below I have included 41 Health Tips that I believe we all can utilize at one time or another.  OK, HAPPY READINGS!!!

1. Most people are dehydrated (especially in winter areas where you have to heat your home) so do drink 6-8 glasses of water daily.
2. Got a headache? Try drinking a couple of glasses of water first before reaching for the aspirin.
3. Inhaling and drinking a cup of black coffee can help stop mild asthma attacks before they get worse.
4. If water makes you gag, add a slice of lemon or lime. Stick with trying to drink 1 glass a day for 22 days (21 days=new habit).
5. “To keep the body in good health is a duty. Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~ Buddha
6. If you’ve never had surgery, avoid cosmetic procedures until you know if your body reacts abnormally to scarring.
7. If your child is putting on unnecessary weight, look to your own cooking and feeding habits.  Lead by example.
8. If your child needs to control their weight, start exercising with him – but call it “play” – not “exercise”.
9. “The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.” ~ Deepak Chopra
10. Never put a child on a diet. Instead, focus on slowing weight gain until she grows into the weight she is now.
11. If you hate water, start with 1 glass then make the next 5 soda water.  As you get used to water, start cutting down on the soda.
12.  To get your child interested in healthier foods, ask her to help you prepare and cook them. (Please retweet.)
13. Step away from the computer. Go do some stretches. NOW!
14. Instead of that second cup of coffee, wait 10 minutes; then have a glass of water.
15. Human beings are like car batteries: we start short-circuiting and run out of steam if we don’t keep topped up with water.
16. To cut down on weight gain from alcohol during the party season, try dry white wine spritzers made with soda water.
17. Did you know that the higher the alcohol content, the higher the calories, when it comes to wine?
18. Red wines slow your metabolism down more than white wines due to a higher alcohol count.
19. People who are too rooted in habit are using the same worn neural pathways. Exercise your brain by doing new things.
20. If you seem to have low immunity, get your folic acid checked and take it as a supplement.
21. If you avoid carbs for at least an hour after exercise, your body is forced to burn fat. (Share with your low carb friends.)
22. Install an air filter in your home if you have pet allergies.  And be sure to let someone else brush him – outside!
23. Food you eat can affect bladder health.  Be sure that fresh fruit is a part of your diet – your bladder will thank you.
24. Everyone knows about cranberries being good for your bladder – but did you also know pears can help too? (They balance acidity.)
25. Eating good yogurt can improve bladder health by strengthening cells and helping balance acidity. (Retweet this!)
26. Hand-washing is never a “suggestion”. Wash thoroughly with soap and scrub for at least fifteen seconds before rinsing thoroughly.
27. If you frequently end up with bladder infections, cut irritants such as caffeine, spicy foods and acidic foods from your diet.
28. Avoid sunscreens with a citrus or coconut scent:  This can indicate the presence of psoralen, which speeds up aging!
29. If you have asthma, choose aerobic (endurance-building) forms of exercise rather than anaerobic (e.g. sprinting).
30. If you need to carry an Epipen, make sure you always carry at least 2 (1 is rarely enough). And keep them current.
31. If something is not working in your life, get rid of it. The results will be less stress and better health.
32. Whether or not you opt for a low-carb diet, starchy or sugary foods should make up no more than 1/3 of your daily food intake.
33. Eat lots of leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale if you want to protect your eyesight.
34. Our foods and diets are no longer “pure”. It’s now essential to supplement with vitamin D in the winter and Omega 3/DHA all year round.
35. Not only does smoking age your skin, it causes cataracts, macular degeneration and optic nerve damage.
36. Be eye-smart: Winter or summer, use sunglasses that block out 99-100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
37. Always wash your hands thoroughly when taking out or putting in your contact lenses. (How many do that, do you think?)
38. “Your body hears everything your mind says.” ~ Naomi Judd
39. Did you know that being overweight puts every system at risk – including your eyes?  Diabetic glaucoma is one of those risks.
40. Let’s beat insomnia! Cut off caffeine drinks by 2pm and go to bed instantly when tired – don’t wait.
41. “Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.” ~ Ralph Marston

 OK, so now that you have read this wedding officiant's health tips, I hope there are some items that you will be able to utilize and help improve on your personal well-being...  If you want to add additional health tips, be sure to leave me a comment below...