It sure has been amazing how quickly winter changed from being very mild to 2 big snow storms in the last 2 weeks! With all the snow that is covering the ground, there is a tendency for both kids and adults to be in the refrigerator more often then normal. As long as you are monitoring your portions so you don't overeat, and of course monitoring those cravings, a healthy snack can actually be beneficial. With snacking in mind, I thought I would share a few healthy snack tips with you.
1. 1/4 sup of low-fat cottage cheese with 1/2 cup peach slices.
2. 1/2 banana smeared with 1/2 tablespoon natural peanut butter and sprinkled with cinnamon.
3. 1/4 avocado smeared on 1 slice of whole-wheat bread, sprinkled with sea salt.
4. 30 pistachios, shelled, or 45 edamame in pods.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Winter Has Arrived!!! - January 19, 2012
Well winter has finally arrived! Of course the changes in seasons are beautiful, but winter can be detrimental to your health if you aren't careful. Today I wanted to pass on some good tips to help you avoid being a victim of mother nature's icy sidewalks, stairs, roads, and parking lots, and how to lessen your injuries if your do fall.
Most importantly, always expect the unexpected. Just because the pavement only looks wet, doesn't mean that there couldn't actually be ice hiding in plain sight! As long as you are careful and aware of your surroundings you will help to lessen your chances of falling. Also, take your time when you are walking outside where it is wet,or anywhere inside where the wet has unfortunately followed, especially on tile type floors.
It may sound silly, but there really is a proper way to fall. Knowing how to fall is a very important lesson to learn so you can minimize your injuries from the fall. First of all, always keep your head up. You never want your head to come in contact with the ground. It is much better to bruise your arms than your head! If you are falling forward, slap your palms on the ground as you fall, but make sure not to absorb your weight with your wrists as that can lead to serious injuries for your wrist, and never lock your elbows. If you are falling from a height it is important to roll as you hit the ground. This will actually distribute the impact of the fall and will lessen the chances of a serious injury in one spot. Lastly, if you are falling backwards resist the urge to stick your hands down to break your fall. Again this will only cause undue injury to your wrists. You should actually try to bend your knees and squat as you're falling, and if you can curl your back this will allow you to roll on your back which will help disperse the impact and lessen the injury.
Most importantly, always expect the unexpected. Just because the pavement only looks wet, doesn't mean that there couldn't actually be ice hiding in plain sight! As long as you are careful and aware of your surroundings you will help to lessen your chances of falling. Also, take your time when you are walking outside where it is wet,or anywhere inside where the wet has unfortunately followed, especially on tile type floors.
It may sound silly, but there really is a proper way to fall. Knowing how to fall is a very important lesson to learn so you can minimize your injuries from the fall. First of all, always keep your head up. You never want your head to come in contact with the ground. It is much better to bruise your arms than your head! If you are falling forward, slap your palms on the ground as you fall, but make sure not to absorb your weight with your wrists as that can lead to serious injuries for your wrist, and never lock your elbows. If you are falling from a height it is important to roll as you hit the ground. This will actually distribute the impact of the fall and will lessen the chances of a serious injury in one spot. Lastly, if you are falling backwards resist the urge to stick your hands down to break your fall. Again this will only cause undue injury to your wrists. You should actually try to bend your knees and squat as you're falling, and if you can curl your back this will allow you to roll on your back which will help disperse the impact and lessen the injury.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Why Not Give Your Body a Fresh Start in the New Year - January 12, 2012
A new year is a chance to start over, to change things, do things differently, and a good time to purify your body to start the new year out with your body at its best. I was reading through the Health Alert newsletter we received here and the its first article discussed doing just that, a new year's purification cleanse. It started asking the question, how would you like to lose 10-20 pounds in three weeks and decrease or even lose the bags under your eyes without surgery? Well I don't know about you but I can't think of anyone that would be opposed to those kind of results. Most importantly though you would be detoxifying your body giving it a chance to get rid of the toxins and chemicals in your body and start fresh with healthy foods.
Did you know there are 80,000 toxins, chemicals, and poisons registered with the Center for Disease Control? That is an amazingly large amount and most of the time we don't even realize what we are encountering in the air, or ingesting and just how bad it is for us! Our bodies naturally detoxify themselves, but after awhile your detoxification system gets sluggish and this is when we begin to suffer the side effects such as headaches, weight gain, chronic fatigue, poor digestion, and many more. At this point it is important to give our bodies some help with the detoxification process.
Everyone knows there are many different products out there that claim to be detoxification programs, but not all are effective, they are all expensive, and some end up adding high-doses of synthetic nutrients into your body. The Standard Process Purification Program, provides whole-food phytonutrients that truly work with your system to detoxify, and it has been scientifically tested and proven to help detox, lose weight, and help you on your way to a healthier you. For more information regarding this program, stop into the office and pick up an informational pamphlet about the program, or set up and appointment to discuss this programs and its benefits with Dr. Chris.
Did you know there are 80,000 toxins, chemicals, and poisons registered with the Center for Disease Control? That is an amazingly large amount and most of the time we don't even realize what we are encountering in the air, or ingesting and just how bad it is for us! Our bodies naturally detoxify themselves, but after awhile your detoxification system gets sluggish and this is when we begin to suffer the side effects such as headaches, weight gain, chronic fatigue, poor digestion, and many more. At this point it is important to give our bodies some help with the detoxification process.
Everyone knows there are many different products out there that claim to be detoxification programs, but not all are effective, they are all expensive, and some end up adding high-doses of synthetic nutrients into your body. The Standard Process Purification Program, provides whole-food phytonutrients that truly work with your system to detoxify, and it has been scientifically tested and proven to help detox, lose weight, and help you on your way to a healthier you. For more information regarding this program, stop into the office and pick up an informational pamphlet about the program, or set up and appointment to discuss this programs and its benefits with Dr. Chris.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Tips to Fight the Aging Process - January 5, 2012
In keeping with the new year and resolutions to work on improving our health and wellness I wanted to share some daily anti-aging tips with you. As everyone knows, everyday your skin gets older but it doesn't have to look older! By utilizing these 5 tips, everyone can enjoy healthier younger looking skin.
1. Hydration - Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep you hydrated so that your cells can function properly and regenerate.
2. Fruits and Veggies - The phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables are essential for our body's health and overall wellness, so make sure you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday.
3. Rest - Everyone knows that rest is necessary for your body to be function properly and be healthy. Recently I read that the best way to figure out how much sleep your body needs is to think about when you fall asleep naturally and then wake up without an alarm clock. That is a good indication of the hours of rest your body needs to run at its best.
4. Interaction - Studies have shown that it is beneficial for person to take time to spend with their friends or loved ones. This interaction helps socially and boosts your mental health.
5. Moving - Exercise is a key to living a long life. Even if it is a short walk around the block, walking up a flight of stairs or any activity will help your body to avoid getting stiff, and exercising releases endorphins which help to improve your mood. So next time you get up and take a walk on your lunch hour, remember you are not only helping your body physically but mentally also!
1. Hydration - Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep you hydrated so that your cells can function properly and regenerate.
2. Fruits and Veggies - The phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables are essential for our body's health and overall wellness, so make sure you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday.
3. Rest - Everyone knows that rest is necessary for your body to be function properly and be healthy. Recently I read that the best way to figure out how much sleep your body needs is to think about when you fall asleep naturally and then wake up without an alarm clock. That is a good indication of the hours of rest your body needs to run at its best.
4. Interaction - Studies have shown that it is beneficial for person to take time to spend with their friends or loved ones. This interaction helps socially and boosts your mental health.
5. Moving - Exercise is a key to living a long life. Even if it is a short walk around the block, walking up a flight of stairs or any activity will help your body to avoid getting stiff, and exercising releases endorphins which help to improve your mood. So next time you get up and take a walk on your lunch hour, remember you are not only helping your body physically but mentally also!
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