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 Have More Energy Naturally
Many of us feel sluggish or sleepy in the afternoon. You have several hours of work to complete and you go to the vending machine for a snack and get your latest cup of coffee. We’re hoping the sugar and caffeine will give us more energy and make us more alert. Often a hard day at work leaves many of us weary and tired. If you feel you need more energy in your life, you’re not alone. I’ve been reviewing the information available, looking for natural ways to add energy.
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Heat Wave Safety
This summer has been incredibly hot world-wide. When I read of the weather-related illness and deaths, it greatly saddens me. The last week in July the world’s first named heat wave hit Seville, Spain. ‘Zoe’ pushed temperatures past 110 degrees Fahrenheit and earned the most severe tier in the city’s new heat wave ranking system. If you don’t know what to do to protect yourself in extreme heat, let’s talk.
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Summer Health & Beauty Tips
The sky is blue and the sun is hot. Yesterday the temperature here in central Florida was a high of 94 degrees F. It is hot baby. It looks gorgeous but the heat and humidity is exhausting to me. They are forecasting another scorching summer, and with a June this hot, I believe it.
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Winter Foot Care Tips
As cold weather arrives and our wardrobes change, we need to remember the effect of cold on our bodies. Snowflakes, winter sports…cold weather can be fun, but it takes a toll on your skin‚ though‚ especially your feet. When your feet feel cold, it means the skin’s blood supply to the top layers of the skin have been reduced to preserve heat. It’s not just your lips that get chapped. Also tights and chunky socks pushed into your shoes can torture your toes. Today let’s review a few precautions to care for your feet this coming season.
Emergency Preparation – Are You Prepared? With Free Printables
Emergency Prep #3 ( 1st- 7/7/2015. 2nd-5/2018)
No matter where you live emergencies and natural disasters can happen. Blizzards, flooding, high winds producing tornadoes and hurricanes. earthquakes, and wildfires are all examples of natural disasters. This spring we all learned that emergencies can include a pandemic. In today’s world, the emergency could also be a terrorist attack of some kind too. When you are given a few hours or even minutes to relocate, you can’t make detailed arrangements. You need to already have a plan and immediately proceed.
In any emergency, the number 1 rule is: Remember to follow the directions of local officials. Your local officials will be the best source of information before, during, and after the emergency situation. If the situation is a medical emergency such as the pandemic, I would strongly advise following your personal physician’s advice and the advice of medical authorities on the subject. They are the ones briefing the government officials.
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Start Your Day With A Spinach Smoothie
I originally wrote this post in 2016 but have updated it with more info and photos.
Why eat spinach?
I love baby spinach. Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. It is a super food loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark leafy greens like spinach are important for skin and hair, bone health, and provide protein, iron, vitamins and minerals. Just do a search for the word spinach and you will see pages of articles on the health benefits of spinach. Just eating one serving of spinach a day can make your brain 11 years younger. A diet rich in leafy green vegetables help prevent cognitive decline according to recent research. It slows the aging process.
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Self Care: Tips To Help You Sleep Better
Sleep deprivation is equivalent to drunk driving.
Sleep is one of the most fundamental acts of self-care. When we get overwhelmed or stressed, sleep is usually the first sacrifice. For adults 18 – 60, 7 hours sleep is recommended, but according to the CDC , more than one-third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. Lack of sleep is not only related to how well we think but also increases our risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, depression, and death. Sleep deprivation weakens our immune systems. One study has even shown that people with chronic insomnia have a three times greater risk of dying from any cause.
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