Category: Wellness

Healthy lifetstyle with a healthy diet, exercise, and stress relief.

Taking Care of Your Emotional, Psychological Self

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Mental health is the emotional, psychological, and social well-being that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. It includes coping with stress, relating to others, and making choices, and is essential at every stage of life. Maintaining good mental health involves a combination of factors like self-care, healthy lifestyle choices, and social connections.

Just about all of us will struggle with our mental health at one time or another. It’s such a normal and human thing to deal with, despite the fact that in generations gone by we were taught that it was something to be hidden away. But even nowadays when we’re all so good at having an open conversation about mental health, there can come a point when all the usual advice, like sleep more, eat better, take a walk or meditate just stops making a difference. You might still be doing everything “right,” but the dark cloud thats looming over your head just doesn’t go away. That’s often the moment you might start wondering to yourself what’s next? It can be hard to admit that lifestyle fixes aren’t enough, but reaching that point isn’t failure. It just means you need to work with your body and mind, not against it. 

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Frozen Peach Milkshake Smoothie

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Peach season in the United States generally extends from late May to September, with the peak ripeness and abundance usually occurring in July and August. The sweet, yet tart, taste and fragrant aroma make peaches a popular summer snack. Besides being a juicy summer treat, peaches do great things for our bodies. Loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin C and A ,  peaches are low in calories (39 in 100 grams). They contain flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and ß-cryptoxanthin, which help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals. This helps protect us from various diseases. Rich in minerals, peaches contain potassium, fluoride and iron. Iron helps form red blood cells. Potassium helps regulate heart and blood pressure. Fluoride helps prevent cavities. Research also indicates that they help prevent obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

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How to Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure

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I am not a medical professional. I am sharing general information for healthy living.

For all medical questions, see your physician.

I. What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is defined as the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. High blood pressure – also known as hypertension – is a disease in which blood flows through blood vessels (arteries) at a higher-than-normal pressure. (FDA)

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What To Do When Your Home Causes Stress

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You know that moment when you walk into your house and truly want to relax, but you can’t because it’s stressful? You instantly feel your shoulders rise rather than fall, and everything’s a big chaotic mess in front of you. That’s not good and chaos is creeping in. 

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3 Ways Boost Your Mind And Body This Winter

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Seasonal Slump

Winter with the days getting shorter and darker can be harder on our minds and bodies. Dark days can make it hard to get up and be excited for the day ahead. Today we’re going to take a look at a few ways to boost your body and mind through the cold season, so you’re ready to conquer even the darkest of days.  

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Ways to Express Gratitude To Those You Love

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“It’s not joy that makes us grateful; it’s gratitude that makes us joyful.” – Brene Brown

Here in the USA, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving this week. Today I’d like to discuss being thankful for all the good we have in life. An attitude of gratitude has become a frequent expression in our time. This is particularly true during this time of Thanksgiving.

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How Food Brings Families Together

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Studies indicate that children from families that eat together are less likely to suffer from anxiety, have higher self-esteem, and are more likely to grow up into more confident adults.   Although it might not be possible to have all meals together, sharing a meal a day or over the weekends can significantly strengthen the family bond. 

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How To Eat Takeout Without Ruining Your Diet

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When you’re trying to stick to a healthy diet,  getting takeout is usually out of the question. After all, most takeout foods are very unhealthy, even if you don’t go for a burger or a pizza. If takeout is necessary, remember to have a good balance in your food order and to allow yourself a treat from time to time. The key is learning how to make takeout healthier.

 

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